Honor 300 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 300 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 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 60/100 (a 29-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 991,834); the Honor 300 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 300
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 300 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 223g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 991834
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 300 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 300 (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 300 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 300 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 300 (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (84/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 300 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 991834 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2664 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 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 | 161.0×74.2×7.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 300
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 300
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 300
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 300 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor 300 by 82.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 300
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 300 (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 300 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 300 (78/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 300 (90/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 300 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (84/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 300 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 300 by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 300 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 300 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 300 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 300 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor 300 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.