Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $840 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 953,150); the Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $840
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 82/100; 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 Y500 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 476.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $620. Vivo Y500 Pro was $620 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (78/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.