Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo Y19
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y19 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); 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 Y19 doesn't; the Vivo Y19 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo Y19
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 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y19 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo Y19, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y19 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo Y19 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5500 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 / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 162.2×76.5×8.9 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 Y19
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y19
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y19
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo Y19, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo Y19 by 940.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y19
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (99/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (90/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y19 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y19?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo Y19?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y19 — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y19?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo Y19?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.