Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi Mi 10
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $840 and $570. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4780); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 940,334); the Xiaomi Mi 10 is noticeably lighter (208g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi Mi 10
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 940334
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4780 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 30W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $570 vs $840
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 58/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi Mi 10 — 26/100; 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 (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi Mi 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 940334 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4780 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $570 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 10
- Main: 108MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 10
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi 10
- 4780 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi Mi 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi Mi 10 by 484.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Xiaomi Mi 10 was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.