Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G; launch prices were $840 and $430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 533,630); the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is noticeably lighter (208g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Note 10 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $430 vs $840
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi Mi Note 10, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 — 24/100; 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 Note 10 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Xiaomi Mi Note 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 533630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 697 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1809 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5260 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 157.8×74.2×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | $430 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
- Main: 108MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi Mi Note 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi Mi Note 10 by 930.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $410. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 was $410 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (78/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (90/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi Note 10?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi Mi Note 10?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi Note 10?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mi Note 10?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi Mi Note 10?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.