Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iQOO 16
Battery capacity (8,400 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
iQOO 16
Screen size (6.85")
WinsWeight
nova 15 Ultra
Total weight (209g)
WinsValue
iQOO 16
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | nova 15 Ultra | iQOO 16 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.84" | 6.85" | |
| 1,320 × 2,856 | 1,440 × 3,168 | |
| LTPO OLED | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 165Hz | |
| 4,000 nits | 10,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3.7x | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, optical), Virtual proximity sensing BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only, accelerometer, compass, gyro | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Kirin 9010S | Qualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| 12 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,500 mAh | 8,400 mAh | |
| 100W | 100W | |
| 50W | 40W | |
Build | ||
| 209g | 229.8g | |
| 6.8mm | 8.3mm | |
| Glass front (Kunlun Glass), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Glass front aluminum frame glass-fiber reinforced plastic back or glass back | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Vivo iQOO 16
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Vivo iQOO 16
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Vivo iQOO 16
Highest resolution main camera.