iQOO 16 vs Vivo X500 Ultra
Here you can compare iQOO 16 and Vivo X500 Ultra. Comparing iQOO 16 vs Vivo X500 Ultra 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 Ultra and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for iQOO 16 is ₹99,999 and for Vivo X500 Ultra is ₹1,09,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Oct 20, 2026.
| Specification | iQOO 16 | Vivo X500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Battery | 8400 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery | 7500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| 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 | 200 MP (Wide Angle) 200 MP (Telephoto) 200 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| Display | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.89 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 120 Hz |
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Price | ₹99,999 | ₹1,09,990 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 88 / 100 | 88 / 100 |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% Less Bezels | |
| CPU Clock Speed | 5.01 GHz Faster Clock Speed | |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 200 MP + 200 MP + 200 MP Triple Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 32 MP | 100 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 229.8 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm Slimmer | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh Bigger Battery | 7500 mAh |
| Unique Features | Reverse Charging | No |
General
| Model | V2606A | X500 Ultra |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM/Nano+eSIM/Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | Yes |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 29, 2026 | December 14, 2026 (Expected) |
Design
| Dimensions | 76.9 x 163.8 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229.8 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Dark Blue, Silver, Chasing the Light | Black, Silver, Red |
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 | 6.89 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 508 PPI | ~ 505 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | |
| Glass Type | Armor glass | |
| Brightness | 2800 nits (HBM), 10000 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes, LTPO |
| Display Dimming | 3300Hz PWM | |
| Features | HDR10+ | |
| 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 12 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 |
| 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, Geofencing |
| 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 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | E-Sim Support |
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 | 200 MP (Wide Angle) 200 MP (Telephoto) 200 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| 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 @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 100 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR | HDR |
Technical
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro |
| 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 | Adreno 840 |
| 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, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 40W | Yes, 50W Wireless Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes |
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