Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 859,084); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 241g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Lighter: 223g vs 241g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). 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 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (42/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 540.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (90/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (42/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.