Both Vivo X500 Ultra and iQOO 16 comes with same RAM. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Vivo X500 Ultra | iQOO 16 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.89 in | 6.89 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8500 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 200 MP + 200 MP Triple | 50 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 89990 | Rs. 74990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be July 14, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Vivo X500 Ultra is Rs. 89990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 03, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of iQOO 16 is Rs. 74990.
Vivo X500 Ultra has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as iQOO 16 has LTPO 2.0 AMOLED Screen type. Both have same 505 PPI. Vivo X500 Ultra has 20:9 aspect ratio where as iQOO 16 has 19.8:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Vivo X500 Ultra's 200 MP + 200 MP + 200 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses iQOO 16's 50 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Vivo X500 Ultra will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 100 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO 16's 50 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 17 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Vivo X500 Ultra | iQOO 16 |
| General | ||
| Model | X500 Ultra | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 14, 2026 (Expected) | December 03, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Red | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO 2.0 AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.89 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.89 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.8:9 |
| PPI | ~ 505 PPI | ~ 505 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.2% | |
| Glass Type | Armor glass | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes, LTPO |
| Features | HDR10+ | 6000nits Brightness |
| 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 5 |
| 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 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, 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 Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, A-GPS, Cellular Positioning, Wi-Fi Positioning, Geofencing | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Ambient, Proximity Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 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 | IP69 | IP68+IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | E-Sim Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP (Wide Angle) 200 MP (Telephoto) 200 MP (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 50 MP ƒ/1.85 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, panorama, HDR, 3D LUT import | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video,High Resolution, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document,Long Exposure, Astro, Tilt Shift, Fish eye |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 100 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v17 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 16 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | WAV, MP3, MP2, MIDI, Vorbis, APE, FLAC | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI, Video Recording: MP4 | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 8500 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | Yes, 150W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W Wireless Flash Charge | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |