Sony Xperia XZ3 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Sony Xperia XZ3 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $899 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3330); the main camera is 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 572,788); the Sony Xperia XZ3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ3
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Sony Xperia XZ3 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $899
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ3 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XZ3 — 0/100, 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 XZ3 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ3 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ3 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.0" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x2880 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×73.0×9.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ3
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ3
- 6.0" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1440x2880
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ3
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ3 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Sony Xperia XZ3 by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $59. Vivo iQOO 16 was $59 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ3 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ3 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Sony Xperia XZ3 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ3 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.