Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 14 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 14 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $840 and $680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4880); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,397,671).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 14 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2397671
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4880 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $680 vs $840
- Overall rating 79/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 14 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 77/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 14 Pro — 72/100; 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 14 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 14 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 14 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 2397671 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 7100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4880 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 161.4×75.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $680 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.42
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 14 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 14 Pro
- 4880 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 14 Pro by 129.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $160. Xiaomi 14 Pro was $160 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 14 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 14 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 14 Pro — 79/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 14 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 14 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 14 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.