Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 11i
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 750,481); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Xiaomi 11i is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 11i
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 11i by 632.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 11i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (100/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.