Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo X Fold5
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X Fold5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $840 and $1160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,345,563); the Vivo X Fold5 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo X Fold5
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1160
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold5 better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 223g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo X Fold5, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo X Fold5 — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo X Fold5 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (65/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo X Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $1160 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X Fold5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X Fold5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo X Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo X Fold5 by 134.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $320. Vivo iQOO 16 was $320 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo X Fold5 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (65/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X Fold5 — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo X Fold5?
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 Fold5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.