Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo Y18i
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y18i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612. 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 Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18i doesn't; the Vivo Y18i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo Y18i
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y18i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo Y18i, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo Y18i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc T612 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1250 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 528 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.4 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 Y18i
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y18i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y18i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y18i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (99/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y18i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18i by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo Y18i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y18i — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y18i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo Y18i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.