Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $840 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,796,720).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $900
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 74/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; 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 13 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $900 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 206.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Vivo iQOO 16 was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (90/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.