Honor 70 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, 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 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 820,210); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 223g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (73/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor 70 by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 70
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (78/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (90/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (73/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 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.