Honor 10i vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 10i (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 24 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 336,905); the Honor 10i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10i
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 10i better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 223g
- Better portability (81/100 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
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 10i vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). 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 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (81/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 10i | 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 | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | 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 | 164 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 10i
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 10i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 10i
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 10i and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor 10i by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 10i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (100/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (99/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (78/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (81/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 10i by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10i and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 10i has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10i 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.