Honor 300 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 300 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $470 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5300); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,508,188); the Honor 300 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 300 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 300 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $840
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2508188
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 300 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Honor 300 Pro — 76/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor 300 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 300 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 300 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2508188 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.3×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $470 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 300 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 300 Pro
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 300 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor 300 Pro by 54.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Honor 300 Pro was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 300 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 300 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 300 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Honor 300 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 300 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 300 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 300 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 300 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Honor 300 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.