Honor 600e vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 600e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $550 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6520); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 600e is noticeably lighter (180g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 600e
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 600e better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $840
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 600e vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Honor 600e — 42/100, 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 "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 600e (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 600e (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 600e (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 600e | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 600e
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 600e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 600e
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $290. Honor 600e was $290 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 600e (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 600e (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 600e (90/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 600e or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 600e by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600e and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 600e has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600e or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600e 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.