Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo Y36 (India)
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y36 (India) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. 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 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 Y36 (India) doesn't; the Vivo Y36 (India) is noticeably lighter (202g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo Y36 (India)
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 Y36 (India) better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 223g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo Y36 (India), 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 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 Y36 (India) (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 (India) is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo Y36 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1080x2388 | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.1×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y36 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y36 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y36 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo Y36 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo Y36 (India) by 1196.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y36 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 (India) is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y36 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo Y36 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y36 (India) — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y36 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y36 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo Y36 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.