Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 515,647); the ZTE Libero 5G III is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE Libero 5G III
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Libero 5G III better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 168.0×78.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZTE Libero 5G III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZTE Libero 5G III by 966.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Libero 5G III
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (90/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.