Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE V40 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 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 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 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 V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE V40 Pro
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display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (90/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.