Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo Y400 4G
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y400 4G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $840 and $200. 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 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 476,175); the Vivo Y400 4G is noticeably lighter (197g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo Y400 4G
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y400 4G better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $840
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo Y400 4G, 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 34/100). 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 56/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo Y400 4G — 48/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y400 4G (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo Y400 4G (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y400 4G (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y400 4G (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y400 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo Y400 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 162.3×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y400 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y400 4G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y400 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo Y400 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo Y400 4G by 1054.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Vivo Y400 4G was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y400 4G (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo Y400 4G (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y400 4G (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y400 4G (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y400 4G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y400 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y400 4G by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo Y400 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y400 4G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y400 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y400 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo Y400 4G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.