Honor 8X vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 8X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $260 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 336,905); the Honor 8X is noticeably lighter (175g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8X
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 8X better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $840
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8X vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Honor 8X — 0/100, 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 8X (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (90/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8X | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×76.6×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8X
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 8X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8X
- 3750 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8X and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor 8X by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $580. Honor 8X was $580 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (100/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (78/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (90/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8X or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 8X by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8X and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 8X has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8X or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8X or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8X 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.