Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 14
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $840 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4610); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,363,726); the Xiaomi 14 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 14
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2363726
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7000
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4610 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $840
- Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 14, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 14 — 64/100; 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 (100/100 vs 82/100). 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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| 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 | 8GB / 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 | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 14 by 132.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $241. Xiaomi 14 was $241 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (100/100 vs 82/100).
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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (90/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 14 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 14?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 14?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.