Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo X100 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X100 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300; launch prices were $840 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,450,986).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo X100 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2450986
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7422
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5400 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo X100 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 221g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $840
- Better camera (80/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo X100 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo X100 Pro — 72/100; 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 X100 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X100 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo X100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 2450986 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2186 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 7422 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 150 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.1×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X100 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X100 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X100 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo X100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo X100 Pro by 124.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $140. Vivo X100 Pro was $140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X100 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X100 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X100 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo X100 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Vivo X100 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo X100 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X100 Pro — 79/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo X100 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo X100 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.