Vivo iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,991,672); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 255g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

Performance 77
Display 77
Camera 42
Battery 64
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1991672
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 223g vs 255g

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 77/100)

What makes Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 better?

  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (52/100 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.
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3: The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 16 Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 5498720 1991672
Geekbench Single 4327 2004
Geekbench Multi 12873 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
Resolution 1440x3168 1916x2160
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8400 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Wireless charging 40W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 17 Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm 161.2×143.3×5.3 mm
Weight 223 g 255 g
Launch price $840 —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 20MP
42
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

  • 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
  • Resolution: 1916x2160
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
77
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
64
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100
5498720 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100 -176.1%
1991672 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by 176.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (100/100 vs 77/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (99/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (78/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (90/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?

The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?

The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users.