OnePlus Nord 3 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, 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 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,542,660); the OnePlus Nord 3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 3
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OnePlus Nord 3 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1542660
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 3 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 3 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1542660 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1693 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4384 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 3 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus Nord 3 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 3 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.