Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZEED Z-Ultra
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZEED Z-Ultra (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-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 879,714); the ZEED Z-Ultra is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZEED Z-Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZEED Z-Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZEED Z-Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). 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 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the ZEED Z-Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (65/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZEED Z-Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 162.2×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZEED Z-Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZEED Z-Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZEED Z-Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZEED Z-Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZEED Z-Ultra by 525.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZEED Z-Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZEED Z-Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (65/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZEED Z-Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZEED Z-Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZEED Z-Ultra — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZEED Z-Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZEED Z-Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZEED Z-Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.