Infinix Smart3 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Infinix Smart3 Plus (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 18/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 155,362); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart3 Plus doesn't; the Infinix Smart3 Plus is noticeably lighter (148g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart3 Plus
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Infinix Smart3 Plus better?
- Lighter: 148g vs 223g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart3 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 71 points higher (89/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart3 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (85/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart3 Plus | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×76.0×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 148 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart3 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart3 Plus
- 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart3 Plus
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart3 Plus and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Infinix Smart3 Plus by 97.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Smart3 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart3 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (85/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart3 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart3 Plus by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart3 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Infinix Smart3 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart3 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart3 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart3 Plus 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.