iQOO 16 vs Vivo X500e
Here you can compare iQOO 16 and Vivo X500e. Comparing iQOO 16 vs Vivo X500e 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 X500e and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for iQOO 16 is ₹99,999 and for Vivo X500e is ₹72,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Oct 16, 2026.
| Specification | iQOO 16 | Vivo X500e |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| 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/1.9 (Wide Angle) 200 MP ƒ/2.7 (Periscope) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Display | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.39 inches, 1216 x 2640 pixels, 120 Hz |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Price | ₹99,999 | ₹72,990 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 88 / 100 Better Specs | 83 / 100 |
| Display Size | 6.85 in Bigger Display | 6.39 in |
| Display Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels Better Resolution | 1216 x 2640 pixels |
| CPU Clock Speed | 5.01 GHz Faster Clock Speed | |
| Front Camera | 32 MP | 50 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 229.8 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm Slimmer | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh Bigger Battery | 7000 mAh |
| Unique Features | Wireless Charging | No |
General
| Model | V2606A | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM/Nano+eSIM/Nano SIM | |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 29, 2026 | July 14,, 2027 (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 |
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 | 6.39 inches, 1216 x 2640 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 508 PPI | ~ 455 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 90.2% |
| Brightness | 2800 nits (HBM), 10000 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, | Yes, HDR10+ |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Display Dimming | 3300Hz PWM | |
| Features | HDR10+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR6 | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable 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 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| 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, E-compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Image Studio, AI Magic Move, AI Image Expander, AI Reflection Erase, AI SuperLink, Circle to Search, Google Gemini | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 & IP69 |
| 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/1.9 (Wide Angle) 200 MP ƒ/2.7 (Periscope) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/30/60 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, 1080p |
| Front Camera Features | HDR | HDR |
Technical
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| CPU | 5.01 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance | |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| 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 |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8400 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery | 7000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 90W FlashCharge |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 40W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Bypass Charging | Yes |
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