Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 12T Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $840 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,469,638); the Xiaomi 12T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 12T Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1469638
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $840
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 12T Pro — 50/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1469638 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 12T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 274.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $240. Xiaomi 12T Pro was $240 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.