ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix vs Vivo iQOO 16

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 978,910); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 240g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix

Performance 59
Display 89
Camera 48
Battery 53
Portability 20
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 57/100

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 978910
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1169
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3191
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
  • Lighter: 223g vs 240g

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (42/100 vs 20/100).

Vivo iQOO 16: The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix Vivo iQOO 16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 978910 5498720
Geekbench Single 1169 4327
Geekbench Multi 3191 12873
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 / ROG UI Android 17
Brightness (peak) 650 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 171.0×78.0×9.9 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 240 g 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 24MP
48
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
57/100
978910 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100 +82.2%
5498720 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (100/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (78/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (90/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (42/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix over the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.