Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 13T
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 13T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra; launch prices were $840 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-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 1,175,951); the Xiaomi 13T is noticeably lighter (197g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 13T
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1175951
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3700
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13T better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $840
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 13T, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 13T — 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13T (100/100 vs 61/100). 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13T (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13T is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 13T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1175951 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 123 | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| 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 | 162.2×75.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 13T
- 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 13T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 13T by 367.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $390. Xiaomi 13T was $390 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13T (100/100 vs 61/100).
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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T (78/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13T (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13T is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 13T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13T by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 13T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 13T — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 13T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 13T?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 13T?
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 is a better fit for active users.