Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $840 and $415. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,375,195); the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2375195
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $840
- Better portability (75/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 72/100; 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 Civi 5 Pro (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (75/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 2375195 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 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 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 157.1×73.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $415 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro by 131.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $425. Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro was $425 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (100/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (90/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (75/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi Civi 5 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 Civi 5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.