Honor 400 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 400 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $449 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,087,525); the Honor 400 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 400
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 400 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $840
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1087525
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 400 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor 400 — 50/100, 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 400 (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 400 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 400 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1087525 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×74.6×7.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 400
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 400
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 400
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 400 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor 400 by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $391. Honor 400 was $391 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 400 (78/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 (90/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 400 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 400 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 400 by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 400 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 400 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 400 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 400 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor 400 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.