ASUS ROG Phone 3 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 (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 909,414); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 3
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 3 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 57/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 909414
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3297
- 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 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 (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 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 (42/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 3 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 909414 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1254 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3297 | 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 / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 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
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 3
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 3 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads ASUS ROG Phone 3 by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 (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 (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 (42/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 3 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 3 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 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 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.