iQOO 16 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
Here you can compare iQOO 16 and Vivo X500 Pro Max. Comparing iQOO 16 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max 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 Pro Max and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for iQOO 16 is ₹99,999 and for Vivo X500 Pro Max is ₹1,79,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Oct 29, 2026.
| Specification | iQOO 16 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 144 Hz |
| CPU | 5.01 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.55 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| 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/1.6 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 200 MP ƒ/2.7 (Periscope Telephoto) 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF |
| Price | ₹99,999 | ₹1,79,990 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 88 / 100 | 90 / 100 Better Specs |
| CPU Clock Speed | 5.01 GHz Faster Clock Speed | 4.55 GHz |
| Front Camera | 32 MP | 50 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Unique Features | Reverse Charging | No |
General
| Model | V2606A | V2610, V2602A |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM/Nano+eSIM/Nano SIM | eSIM SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 29, 2026 | 2026, September 21, Available. Released 2026, September 24 |
Design
| Dimensions | 76.9 x 163.8 x 8.3 mm | 76.8 x 163.3 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 229.8 g | 225 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Dark Blue, Silver, Chasing the Light | Black, Gray, White, Orange |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 508 PPI | ~ 507 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 91.3% |
| Glass Type | Armor Glass | |
| Brightness | 2800 nits (HBM), 10000 nits (peak) | 4400 nits (HBM) |
| HDR Support | Yes, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes |
| Display Dimming | 3300Hz PWM | |
| Features | Ultra HDR image support | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR6 | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 16 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n25/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n75/n77/n78/n79 | |
| 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 | 2.4GHz，5.0GHz, 6.0GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4, 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 | 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/1.6 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 200 MP ƒ/2.7 (Periscope Telephoto) 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, Zeiss Optics, Zeiss T* lens Coating, Panorama, HDR, 3D LUT Import |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 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 9600 Pro |
| CPU | 5.01 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.55 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance | 2x4.55 GHz & 3x4.35 GHz & 3x3.1 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 850 | Mali-G2-Ultra-NX |
| 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 | 8000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 90W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 40W | Yes, 40W Wireless FlashCharge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes |
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