Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G; launch prices were $840 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 597,974); the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $840
- Better portability (65/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 16/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (65/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 4160 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 819.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $490. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G was $490 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (90/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (65/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.