Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi Civi 1S
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 223g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (90/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 570.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 1S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (90/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (90/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.