Nokia 2.3 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nokia 2.3 (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 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); 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 Nokia 2.3 doesn't; the Nokia 2.3 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 2.3
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nokia 2.3 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 223g
- Better portability (61/100 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 4000 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 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 2.3 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). 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 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2.3 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2.3 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2.3 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2.3 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 2.3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 2.3 | 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" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 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 | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10; Android One | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.7×75.4×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 2.3
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 2.3
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 2.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 2.3 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nokia 2.3 by 97.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 2.3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2.3 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2.3 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2.3 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2.3 (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 2.3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 2.3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia 2.3 by 69 points (89/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 2.3 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nokia 2.3 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 2.3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 2.3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 2.3 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.