Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $840 and $709. 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 7000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,248,535); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3248535
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10162
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 95/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 191g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $840
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 17 by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $131. Xiaomi 17 was $131 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Xiaomi 17 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?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 95/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 17?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.