Sony Xperia 10 III vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sony Xperia 10 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690, 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 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 499,040); the Sony Xperia 10 III is noticeably lighter (169g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 III
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sony Xperia 10 III better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $840
- Better portability (74/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 III vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 III — 2/100, 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 Sony Xperia 10 III (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (74/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 III | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 690 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 III and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sony Xperia 10 III by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $390. Sony Xperia 10 III was $390 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (78/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (90/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (74/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 III and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sony Xperia 10 III has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 III 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.