Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $840 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 87/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6800); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,950,082).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3950082
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $892
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; 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 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by 39.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $52. Vivo iQOO 16 was $52 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.