Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo Y73
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo Y73 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 535,127); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y73 doesn't; the Vivo Y73 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo Y73
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y73 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 170g vs 223g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo Y73, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo Y73 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y73 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (83/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo Y73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 570 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y73
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y73
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y73
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo Y73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo Y73 by 927.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y73
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo Y73 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (90/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y73 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (83/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y73?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo Y73?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y73 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y73?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo Y73?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo Y73?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.