Honor 9 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 9 (2017) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 960, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $400 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 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 366,515); the Honor 9 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 9 better?
- Lighter: 155g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $840
- Better portability (88/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 366515
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 403
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1147
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9 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 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Honor 9 — 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 9 (100/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (88/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 366515 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 403 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1147 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3200 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 | 8 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 | 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9
- 3200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor 9 by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. Honor 9 was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (100/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (88/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9 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.