Category Breakdown
vivo Y16
vivo Y3s
Performance
68.368.4
Camera
19.136.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.867.9
Connectivity
55.758.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.544.8
Summary
- The vivo Y16 features a slightly larger 6.51-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.35-inch display of the vivo Y3s, both with similar resolutions and refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, both models utilize the same Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 chipset and offer comparable RAM and storage options.
- The Y16 has a dual-camera setup with a macro lens, while the Y3s includes a depth sensor, and the Y3s has a higher resolution selfie camera at 8 MP versus the Y16's 5 MP.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and 10W charging, ensuring similar longevity.
- The Y16 runs on Android 12 with Funtouch 12, while the Y3s operates on an older Android 9.0 with Funtouch 9, indicating a more updated software experience for the Y16.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the Y16 is slightly lighter at 184g compared to the Y3s at 190.5g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo Y16
vivo Y3s
General
Release Date
2022, September 01
2020, September 21
Announced
2022, September 01
2020, September 21
Description
N/A
Versions: V1901A, V1901T (China)
Display
Size
6.51"
6.35"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1544 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, f/1.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164 x 75.6 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.28 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
184 g
190.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Drizzling Gold, Stellar Black
Dark Blue, Light Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Funtouch 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

