Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo Y35 4G
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y35 4G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-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 424,216); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y35 4G doesn't; the Vivo Y35 4G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo Y35 4G
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo Y35 4G better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo Y35 4G, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y35 4G (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y35 4G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y35 4G (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y35 4G (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y35 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo Y35 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP5X | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y35 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y35 4G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y35 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo Y35 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo Y35 4G by 1196.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y35 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y35 4G (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y35 4G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y35 4G (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y35 4G (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y35 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y35 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y35 4G by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo Y35 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y35 4G — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y35 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y35 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo Y35 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.