Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Blade V41 Smart
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. 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 Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 333,647); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V41 Smart doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Blade V41 Smart
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V41 Smart better?
- Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Blade V41 Smart, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V41 Smart and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Blade V41 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | — | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 168.0×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | — | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V41 Smart
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Blade V41 Smart
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade V41 Smart
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZTE Blade V41 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZTE Blade V41 Smart by 1548.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade V41 Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (100/100 vs 27/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V41 Smart and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade V41 Smart — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.