Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $840 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 89/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 4,247,433).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 4247433
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $950
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (96/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 2 points higher (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo X300 Ultra by 29.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $110. Vivo iQOO 16 was $110 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (96/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo X300 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO 16 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.