Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $840 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 980,370).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 980370
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $840
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). 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 54/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro — 36/100; 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 10T Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 980370 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
- 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 10T Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro by 460.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $340. Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro was $340 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (99/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (90/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro?
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 10T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.