Vivo iQOO vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Vivo iQOO (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 824,513); the Vivo iQOO is noticeably lighter (180g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Vivo iQOO better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 223g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.7×75.2×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo iQOO by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (78/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (90/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.