Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo Y50T
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y50T (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 517,460); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y50T doesn't; the Vivo Y50T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo Y50T
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Y50T better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo Y50T, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50T (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50T (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50T (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50T (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y50T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo Y50T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 Q | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 162.0×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y50T
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y50T
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y50T
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo Y50T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo Y50T by 962.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y50T
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50T (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50T (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50T (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50T (90/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y50T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y50T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50T by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo Y50T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y50T — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y50T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y50T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo Y50T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.