As of mid-2026, there is no official smartphone model called the "vivo V16" released by vivo. The vivo V-series naming currently jumps from vivo V15 to vivo V17 (or V17 Pro), then to V19, V20, etc.
While Vivo has multiple lineups, the "16" generation represents a sweet spot between affordability and premium aesthetics. 1. Vivo Y16 (The Budget Champion) vivo 16
If you specifically meant the older (released around 2019/2020), that phone was a different beast. It was famous for its pop-up selfie camera which gave it a true all-screen front with no notch. While innovative at the time, that phone is now outdated, runs on older MediaTek Helio chips, and is not recommended for purchase in 2024 due to software support ending. As of mid-2026, there is no official smartphone
if you already own a Vivo phone and want the latest security and performance optimizations from Google and Vivo. While innovative at the time, that phone is