Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo Y500i
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $840 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7200); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo Y500i
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $840
- Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo Y500i, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). 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 60/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Vivo Y500i — 56/100; 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 Y500i (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500i and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo Y500i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7200 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 | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y500i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y500i
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo Y500i by 867.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $660. Vivo Y500i was $660 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (90/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500i and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo Y500i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.