Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo Y02
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) and the Vivo Y02 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y02 doesn't; the Vivo Y02 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo Y02
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y02 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 223g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo Y02, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y02 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y02 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y02 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y02 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo Y02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 (Go edition), Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.0×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y02
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y02
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y02
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y02 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y02 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y02 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y02 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y02?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y02 by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo Y02?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y02 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y02?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo Y02?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.