Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo X300 E
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X300 E (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $840 and $651. 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 7200); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,886,527); the Vivo X300 E is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo X300 E
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2886527
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo X300 E better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $651 vs $840
- Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo X300 E, 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 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo X300 E — 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 E (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 E notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo X300 E | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 2886527 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $651 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 E
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X300 E
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X300 E
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo X300 E, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo X300 E by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $189. Vivo X300 E was $189 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 E (90/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 E notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo X300 E?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Vivo X300 E — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo X300 E?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X300 E — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo X300 E?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo X300 E?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo X300 E?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X300 E is a better fit for gamers and power users.