Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 19/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 155,362); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 Prime better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 223g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 70 points higher (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Blade A7 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZTE Blade A7 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 3439.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A7 Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 70 points (89/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.