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Vivo S16 vs Xiaomi Redmi K50i

What S16 does better (11) and where Redmi K50i wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Vivo S16
Vivo · 2022S16
8.3Score
11 advantages≈ $370
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Xiaomi Redmi K50i
Xiaomi · 2022Redmi K50i
7.6Score
7 advantages≈ $350
8.1Display7.0
8.8Camera7.2
5.7Battery8.0
7.9Features5.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

S16Redmi K50i
74.8 × 164.17.474.3 × 163.68.9
S16Redmi K50iDifference
Height164.1 mm163.6 mm+0.5 mm
Width74.8 mm74.3 mm+0.5 mm
Thickness7.4 mm8.9 mm−1.5 mm
Weight182 g200 g−18 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is S16 better than Redmi K50i?

  1. RAM12 GB vs 8 GB+50%
  2. OLED panelYes · Redmi K50i: No
  3. Storage (max)512 GB vs 256 GB2×
  4. Optical stabilisationYes · Redmi K50i: No
  5. NFCYes · Redmi K50i: No
  6. Selfie camera50 MP vs 16 MP3.1×
  7. CPU frequency3.2 GHz vs 2.85 GHz+12%
  8. Weight182 g vs 200 g+10%
  9. Screen size6.8″ vs 6.6″+3%
  10. Thickness7.4 mm vs 8.9 mm+20%
  11. Screen-to-body ratio90.4% vs 85.1%+6%

Why is Redmi K50i better than S16?

  1. Stereo speakersNo · S16: Yes
  2. Battery capacity4,600 mAh vs 5,080 mAh+10%
  3. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 144 Hz+20%
  4. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · S16: Yes
  5. Pixel density388 ppi vs 407 ppi+5%
  6. Process7 nm vs 5 nm+40%
  7. Charged in 30 min79% vs 100%+27%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo S16Vivo S16≈ $3708.3
Design
Weight182 g200 g
Thickness7.4 mm8.9 mm
Height164.1 mm163.6 mm
Width74.8 mm74.3 mm
Ingress protection—IP53
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx3
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursBlack, Mint, GoldPhantom Blue, Stealth Black, Quick Silver
Display
Screen size6.8″6.6″
PanelAMOLEDFFS LCD
OLED panelYesNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,460 px
Pixel density388 ppi407 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness—650 nits
Screen-to-body ratio90.4%85.1%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5GMediatek Dimensity 8100
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process7 nm5 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.2 GHz2.85 GHz
GPUAdreno 650Mali-G610 MC6
Memory
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage (max)512 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Main sensor size—1/1.72"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps30 fps
Selfie camera50 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,600 mAh5,080 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging66 W67 W
Charged in 30 min79%100%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.3
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Fingerprint sensorUnder displaySide
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOriginOS 3MIUI 14
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