Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $840 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 20W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $840
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). 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 22/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; 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 9 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 20W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 566.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
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?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.