Nokia C300 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nokia C300 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, 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 24/100 (a 65-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 320,666); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C300 doesn't; the Nokia C300 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C300
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nokia C300 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 320666
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 345
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1065
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C300 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 65 points higher (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 24/100). 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 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C300 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C300 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 320666 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 345 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1065 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.6×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C300
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia C300
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C300
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia C300 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nokia C300 by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C300
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C300 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C300 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C300 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nokia C300 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C300 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C300 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C300 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.