Lava Blaze 3 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Lava Blaze 3 5G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $138 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 528,398); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze 3 5G doesn't; the Lava Blaze 3 5G is noticeably lighter (201g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze 3 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Lava Blaze 3 5G better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $138 vs $840
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze 3 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze 3 5G — 58/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze 3 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze 3 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.2×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $138 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze 3 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Lava Blaze 3 5G by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $702. Lava Blaze 3 5G was $702 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze 3 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze 3 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Lava Blaze 3 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze 3 5G 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.