Honor 50 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, 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 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 783,606); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 50 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $840
- Better portability (77/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 36/100, 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 50 (100/100 vs 54/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (77/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 50 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 50 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor 50 by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. Honor 50 was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (100/100 vs 54/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (90/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (77/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 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.