OnePlus Nord CE3 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OnePlus Nord CE3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G, 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 54/100 (a 35-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 806,420); the OnePlus Nord CE3 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE3
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OnePlus Nord CE3 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 223g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 806420
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3034
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE3 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 55/100). 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE3 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 806420 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1126 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3034 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 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 / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×75.5×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE3
- 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 CE3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE3 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OnePlus Nord CE3 by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord CE3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE3 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus Nord CE3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE3 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 CE3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE3 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.