Vivo iQOO 16 vs ZTE V70
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE V70 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-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 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 569,913); the ZTE V70 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
ZTE V70
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE V70 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the ZTE V70, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). 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 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V70 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE V70 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V70 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V70 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE V70 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | ZTE V70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 569913 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 684 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1900 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| 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 | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, MyOS 11.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE V70
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE V70
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE V70
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and ZTE V70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ZTE V70 by 864.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE V70
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V70 (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ZTE V70 (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V70 (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V70 (90/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE V70 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE V70?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ZTE V70 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the ZTE V70?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE V70 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE V70?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the ZTE V70?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the ZTE V70?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.