Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $840 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 82/100 (a 7-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 3,182,664); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3182664
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10402
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $899
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 7 points higher (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi 17T Pro by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $59. Vivo iQOO 16 was $59 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Xiaomi 17T Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi 17T 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 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.