Redmi Note 3 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Redmi Note 3 Pro (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $170 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 18/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 3 Pro doesn't; the Redmi Note 3 Pro is noticeably lighter (164g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 3 Pro

Performance 3
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 33
Portability 73
Value for money 4

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Redmi Note 3 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 164g vs 223g
  • Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $840

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 800
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 3/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 3 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 71 points higher (89/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Redmi Note 3 Pro — 4/100, 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 Redmi Note 3 Pro (100/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (73/100 vs 42/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 3 Pro Vivo iQOO 16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu — 5498720
Geekbench Single 270 4327
Geekbench Multi 800 12873
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution — 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4050 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS — Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 6000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 164 g 223 g
Launch price $170 $840

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 3 Pro

  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 5MP
12
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 3 Pro

  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 3 Pro

  • 4050 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
33
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 3 Pro

$170

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Launch price difference: $670. Redmi Note 3 Pro was $670 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (100/100 vs 3/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (99/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (78/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (90/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 3 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (73/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Redmi Note 3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 3/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 3 Pro 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.