Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo Y32
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y32 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 8000); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y32 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo Y32
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 229g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Vivo Y32 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo Y32, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo Y32 (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo Y32 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1592 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 169.6×79.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y32
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y32
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y32
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y32
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo Y32 (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y32?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y32 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo Y32?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y32 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y32?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo Y32?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.