Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro doesn't; the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (65/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Blade V80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 22W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 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 | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade V80 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (99/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (65/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.