Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 824,513); the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
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 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 223g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, 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 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 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (75/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Axon 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZTE Axon 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 566.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (90/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (75/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.