Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE nubia V80 Max

The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE nubia V80 Max (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the ZTE nubia V80 Max is noticeably lighter (191g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

ZTE nubia V80 Max

Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 32
Battery 51
Portability 61
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)

What makes ZTE nubia V80 Max better?

  • Lighter: 191g vs 223g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE nubia V80 Max, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 32/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE nubia V80 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo iQOO 16: The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 16 ZTE nubia V80 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 5498720 —
Geekbench Single 4327 600
Geekbench Multi 12873 1800
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1640
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8400 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 22W
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 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 780 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP64
Dimensions 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm 171.6×77.8×8.3 mm
Weight 223 g 191 g
Launch price $840 —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

ZTE nubia V80 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

ZTE nubia V80 Max

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

ZTE nubia V80 Max

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

ZTE nubia V80 Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (100/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (99/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (78/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max (90/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE nubia V80 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE nubia V80 Max by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE nubia V80 Max — 40/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE nubia V80 Max?

The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.