Realme P3 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme P3 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra, 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 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,724,757); the Realme P3 Ultra is noticeably lighter (183g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme P3 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme P3 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 223g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme P3 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 70/100). 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 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme P3 Ultra (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme P3 Ultra (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme P3 Ultra (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme P3 Ultra (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme P3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme P3 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 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 / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.9×7.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme P3 Ultra
- 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
Realme P3 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme P3 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme P3 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme P3 Ultra by 68.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme P3 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme P3 Ultra (100/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme P3 Ultra (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme P3 Ultra (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme P3 Ultra (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme P3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme P3 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme P3 Ultra by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Realme P3 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme P3 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme P3 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme P3 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Realme P3 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme P3 Ultra 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.