Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo X50e 5G

The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo X50e 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4350); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 597,974); the Vivo X50e 5G is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X50e 5G by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

Vivo X50e 5G

Performance 44
Display 84
Camera 45
Battery 32
Portability 50
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4350 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)

What makes Vivo X50e 5G better?

  • Lighter: 200g vs 223g

  • Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo X50e 5G, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X50e 5G (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X50e 5G (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X50e 5G (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X50e 5G (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X50e 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo iQOO 16: The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 16 Vivo X50e 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 5498720 597974
Geekbench Single 4327 799
Geekbench Multi 12873 1836
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz —
Battery 8400 mAh 4350 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 17 Android 10, Funtouch 10
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm 162.1×75.0×8.9 mm
Weight 223 g 200 g
Launch price $840 —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Vivo X50e 5G

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
45
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Vivo X50e 5G

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Vivo X50e 5G

  • 4350 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo X50e 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100
5498720 AnTuTu
Vivo X50e 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
48/100 -819.6%
597974 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo X50e 5G by 819.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Vivo X50e 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X50e 5G (100/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo X50e 5G (99/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X50e 5G (78/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X50e 5G (90/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X50e 5G is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo X50e 5G?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo X50e 5G by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo X50e 5G?

The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X50e 5G — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo X50e 5G?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo X50e 5G?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo X50e 5G?

The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.