Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo Y36i
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y36i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 530,583); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y36i doesn't; the Vivo Y36i is noticeably lighter (186g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo Y36i
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y36i better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 223g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo Y36i, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). 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 Y36i (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo Y36i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2032 | |
| 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 | 13 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 | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 840 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.7×75.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y36i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y36i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y36i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo Y36i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo Y36i by 936.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y36i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y36i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.