Honor 600 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 600 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $349 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,426,281); the Honor 600 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 600 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $840
- Better portability (69/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1426281
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 600 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 66/100). 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 68/100). Value score: Honor 600 — 68/100, 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 600 (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 600 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 600 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 600 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 600 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1426281 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED LTPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2600x1200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 600
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 600
- 6.6" OLED LTPS
- Resolution: 2600x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 600
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 600 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor 600 by 74.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $491. Honor 600 was $491 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 (100/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 600 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 600 (78/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 600 (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 600 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 600 by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 600 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 600 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 600 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.