Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 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 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,126,402); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 201g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 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 / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 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 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 43.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Honor 500 Pro (China) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.