Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 11T
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 11T (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200; launch prices were $840 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 960,724); the Xiaomi 11T is noticeably lighter (203g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 11T
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11T better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $840
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 11T, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). 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 53/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 11T — 42/100; 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 11T (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11T is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 11T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.1×76.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $390 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 11T
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 11T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 11T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 11T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 11T by 472.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Xiaomi 11T was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11T is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 11T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 11T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 11T — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 11T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 11T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 11T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.