Honor 7A vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 7A (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $140 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 18/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 180,440); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 7A doesn't; the Honor 7A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 7A
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 7A better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $840
- Better portability (85/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 7A vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 71 points higher (89/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 7A — 12/100, 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 7A (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 7A significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (85/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 7A | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 152.4×73.0×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 150 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 7A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 7A
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 7A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 7A and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor 7A by 96.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Honor 7A was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 7A significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (85/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 7A or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 7A and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 7A has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 7A or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 7A or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor 7A 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.