Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Blade A33S
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade A33S (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A33S doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 16 is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Blade A33S
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 34/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A33S better?
- Lighter: 216g vs 223g
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Blade A33S, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Blade A33S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 160.0×78.0×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A33S
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Blade A33S
- 6.3" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A33S
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A33S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A33S — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.