Nokia C31 vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, 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 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Nokia C31 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia C31

Performance —
Display 37
Camera 10
Battery 68
Portability 53
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Nokia C31 better?

  • Lighter: 200g vs 223g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 37/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). 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 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (99/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C31 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Nokia C31 Vivo iQOO 16
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu — 5498720
Geekbench Single — 4327
Geekbench Multi — 12873
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1440x3168
Refresh rate — 165 Hz
Battery 5050 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 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 6000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 169.2×78.0×8.6 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 200 g 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

Nokia C31

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Nokia C31

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
37
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Nokia C31

  • 5050 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia C31

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (99/100 vs 37/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (90/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia C31 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C31 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.