Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iQOO 16
Battery capacity (8,400 mAh)
WinsCharging
iQOO 16
Wired charging speed (100W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
iQOO 16
Screen size (6.85")
WinsWeight
X500
Total weight (211g)
WinsValue
iQOO 16
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iQOO 16 | X500 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.85" | 6.59" | |
| 1,440 × 3,168 | 1,260 × 2,750 | |
| AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 165Hz | 144Hz | |
| 10,000 nits | 4,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3x | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Mediatek Dimensity 9600M | |
| 16 GB | 12 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 8,400 mAh | 7,500 mAh | |
| 100W | 90W | |
| 40W | 40W | |
Build | ||
| 229.8g | 211g | |
| 8.3mm | 8.2mm | |
| Glass front aluminum frame glass-fiber reinforced plastic back or glass back | Glass front aluminum frame 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 X500
Highest resolution main camera.