iQOO 16 vs Vivo X500
Here you can compare iQOO 16 and Vivo X500. Comparing iQOO 16 vs Vivo X500 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how iQOO 16 stands against Vivo X500 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for iQOO 16 is ₹89,999 and for Vivo X500 is ₹79,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Oct 04, 2026.
| Specification | iQOO 16 | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Display | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.59 inches, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.7 (Periscope Telephoto) 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.1 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 64 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 72mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| CPU | 5.01 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Price | ₹89,999 | ₹79,999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 88 / 100 Better Specs | 81 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels Better Resolution | 1260 x 2750 pixels |
| CPU Clock Speed | 5.01 GHz Faster Clock Speed | |
| Front Camera | 32 MP | 50 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 229.8 g | 211 g Lighter |
| Battery | 8400 mAh Bigger Battery | 7500 mAh |
General
| Model | V2606A | X500 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM/Nano+eSIM/Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 29, 2026 | September 21, 2026 |
Design
| Dimensions | 76.9 x 163.8 x 8.3 mm | 75 x 157 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 229.8 g | 211 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Dark Blue, Silver, Chasing the Light | Black, Gray, White |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.59 inches, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 508 PPI | ~ 459 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 90.1% |
| Brightness | 2800 nits (HBM), 10000 nits (peak) | 4000 nits (HBM) |
| HDR Support | Yes, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Display Dimming | 3300Hz PWM | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR6 | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS | Yes, with GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, A-GPS, Cellular Positioning, Wi-Fi Positioning |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.7 (Periscope Telephoto) 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.1 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 64 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 72mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 120 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR | HDR |
Technical
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 7 | OriginOS 6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Mediatek Dimensity 9600M |
| CPU | 5.01 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance | |
| GPU | Adreno 850 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 | WAV, MP3, MP2, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | MP4, 3GP, AVI, Video Recording: MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8400 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery | 7500 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 90W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 40W | Yes, 40W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Bypass Charging | Yes |
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