Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $840 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4250); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 783,606); the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is noticeably lighter (158g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4250 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 158g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $840
- Better portability (96/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 34/100; 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 Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (96/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4250 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 160.5×75.7×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 158 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $370 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- 4250 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 601.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (99/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (96/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.