Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite NE better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 223g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (84/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 12 Lite NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 859516 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1044 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2785 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 12 Lite NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 539.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12 Lite NE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (78/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE (90/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (84/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 12 Lite NE?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.