Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo X Fold
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X Fold (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,294,871); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 311g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo X Fold
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 311g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo X Fold, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold (42/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo X Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1916x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 162.0×74.5×14.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 311 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X Fold
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1916x2160
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X Fold
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo X Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo X Fold by 324.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold (99/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold (78/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold (90/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold (42/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo X Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo X Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X Fold — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo X Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo X Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo X Fold?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X Fold is a better fit for active users.