Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 30W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 157.2×74.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by 540.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.