Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Blade V50
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Blade V50
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade V50
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (90/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.