Nubia Flip3 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Flip3 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400X, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $450 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4610); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 953,150); the Nubia Flip3 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Flip3
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Flip3 better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $840
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4610 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Flip3 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Nubia Flip3 — 32/100, 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 Nubia Flip3 (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Flip3 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip3 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip3 (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Flip3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Flip3 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 953150 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1188x2790 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4610 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.0×76.0×7.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Flip3
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Flip3
- 6.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1188x2790
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Flip3
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Flip3 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Flip3 by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $390. Nubia Flip3 was $390 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip3 (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Flip3 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip3 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip3 (90/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Flip3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Flip3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Flip3 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Flip3 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Flip3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Flip3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Flip3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Flip3 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.