Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 13 Lite
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1; launch prices were $840 and $400. 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 4500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 859,516); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 13 Lite
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 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Lite better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $840
- Better portability (84/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, 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 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 13 Lite — 36/100; 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 13 Lite (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (84/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 13 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2400x1080 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 13 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 539.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. Xiaomi 13 Lite was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (90/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (84/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.