Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Blade A34
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade A34 (2024) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 32/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A34 doesn't; the ZTE Blade A34 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Blade A34
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A34 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Blade A34, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). 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 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A34 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Blade A34 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A34
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Blade A34
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A34
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A34
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A34 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade A34?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Blade A34?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A34 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade A34?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Blade A34?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.