Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon)
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 568,395); the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon), the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) by 867.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon) — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo Y100 (Snapdragon)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.