Honor 10 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 10 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $400 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 470,805); the Honor 10 is noticeably lighter (153g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 10 better?
- Lighter: 153g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $840
- Better portability (87/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 10 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 10 — 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 Honor 10 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (87/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 10 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.8" 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 | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.2×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 153 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 10
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 10
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 10
- 3400 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 10 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor 10 by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. Honor 10 was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (78/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (87/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10 by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 10 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10 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.