iQOO 16 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
92.9chipPerformancechip92.9
96.8Display82.8
65.5Camera75.4
90.2Battery88.7
86.7Features100
6 spec wins — iQOO 164 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iQOO 16 scores 87 against 87.3 for Vivo X500 Pro Max. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Vivo X500 Pro Max edges ahead in features and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iQOO 16
- Stronger display score: 97 vs 83
- 127% higher Peak brightness: 10,000 nits vs 4,400 nits
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
- 11% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 90 W
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 75 vs 66
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 17% higher Optical zoom: 3.5 x vs 3 x
Display
| Spec | iQOO 16 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″ | 6.85 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 508 ppi | 507 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 10,000 nits+127% | 4,400 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | iQOO 16 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | iQOO 16 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3.5 x+17% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iQOO 16 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh+5% | 8,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 40 W | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | iQOO 16 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g+3% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iQOO 16 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | — |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iQOO 16 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
Audio
| Spec | iQOO 16 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |