Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, 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 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 819.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade X1 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.