Sony Xperia L3 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sony Xperia L3 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 19/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia L3 is noticeably lighter (156g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L3
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sony Xperia L3 better?
- Lighter: 156g vs 223g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L3 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 70 points higher (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 10/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (74/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L3 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×72.0×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 156 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L3
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L3
- 5.7" IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L3
- 3300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L3 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sony Xperia L3 by 96.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia L3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (74/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L3 by 70 points (89/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L3 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sony Xperia L3 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L3 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 L3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L3 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.