Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 14T Pro

The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 14T Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+; launch prices were $840 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 78/100 (a 11-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 2,129,644).

The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 14T Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

Xiaomi 14T Pro

Performance 82
Display 93
Camera 69
Battery 79
Portability 49
Value for money 70

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2129644
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2249
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7352
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 69/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)

What makes Xiaomi 14T Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
  • Lighter: 209g vs 223g
  • Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $840

  • Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 14T Pro, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 11 points higher (89/100 vs 78/100). 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 79/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 14T Pro — 70/100; 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 14T Pro (100/100 vs 82/100). 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 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14T Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo iQOO 16: The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 14T Pro: The Xiaomi 14T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 16 Xiaomi 14T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
AnTuTu 5498720 2129644
Geekbench Single 4327 2249
Geekbench Multi 12873 7352
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 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 135
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 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 17 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm 160.4×75.1×8.4 mm
Weight 223 g 209 g
Launch price $840 $649

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Xiaomi 14T Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
69
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Xiaomi 14T Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Xiaomi 14T Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
79
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 14T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100
5498720 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 14T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
78/100 -158.2%
2129644 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 14T Pro by 158.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Xiaomi 14T Pro

$649

Launch price difference: $191. Xiaomi 14T Pro was $191 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14T Pro (100/100 vs 82/100).

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 69/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14T Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 14T Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 14T Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 14T Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 14T Pro — 78/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 14T Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 69/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 14T Pro?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 14T 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 14T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.