Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo Y11
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $840 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 528,398); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y11 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo Y11
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y11 better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $840
- Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo Y11, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 43/100). 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 53/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo Y11 — 50/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y11 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y11 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y11 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y11 (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y11 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo Y11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 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 / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $149 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y11
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y11
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y11
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo Y11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo Y11 by 940.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $691. Vivo Y11 was $691 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y11 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y11 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y11 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y11 (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y11 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y11?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y11 by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo Y11?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y11 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y11?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y11?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo Y11?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.