Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 14 Civi
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 14 Civi (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. 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 4700); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,806,236); the Xiaomi 14 Civi is noticeably lighter (177g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 14 Civi
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1806236
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Civi better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 223g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 14 Civi, 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 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 14 Civi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 1806236 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 157.2×72.8×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 14 Civi, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 14 Civi by 204.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 14 Civi
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (90/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 14 Civi — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 14 Civi is a better fit for active users.