Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 13T Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 13T Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+; launch prices were $840 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-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 1,820,682); the Xiaomi 13T Pro is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 13T Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1820682
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1917
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4509
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13T Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 200g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $840
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 13T Pro, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 13T Pro — 58/100; 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 13T Pro (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T Pro (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 13T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1820682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1917 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 4509 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 131 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.2×75.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 13T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 13T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 13T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 13T Pro by 202.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $240. Xiaomi 13T Pro was $240 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T Pro (100/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 13T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13T Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 13T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 13T Pro — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 13T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 13T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 13T 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 13T Pro is a better fit for active users.