Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo Y05e
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y05e (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05e doesn't; the Vivo Y05e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo Y05e
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1750
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y05e better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo Y05e, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 31/100). 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y05e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo Y05e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| 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 | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 570 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y05e
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y05e
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y05e
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y05e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y05e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y05e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05e by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo Y05e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y05e — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y05e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y05e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo Y05e?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.