Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE S30
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 517,460); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE S30
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 223g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE S30, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 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 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZTE S30 by 962.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE S30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (90/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.