Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $799 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5150); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,371,693); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $840
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, 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 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 56.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. Nothing Phone (3) was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.