Honor 10 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 10 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $220 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 24/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 336,905); the Honor 10 Lite is noticeably lighter (162g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10 Lite
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 10 Lite better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $840
- Better portability (82/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 10 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 65 points higher (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 26/100). 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 12/100). Value score: Honor 10 Lite — 4/100, 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 Honor 10 Lite (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (82/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 10 Lite | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 10 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 10 Lite
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 10 Lite
- 3400 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 10 Lite and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor 10 Lite by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $620. Honor 10 Lite was $620 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (100/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (82/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 Lite by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10 Lite 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.