Sony Xperia Ace III vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, 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 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Ace III
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Ace III vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Ace III | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.5" LCD IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1496 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Ace III and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 92.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia Ace III
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (100/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (90/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Ace III and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sony Xperia Ace III has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Ace 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.