Honor 90 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, 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 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 912,649); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $840
- Better portability (71/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, 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 90 (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (71/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor 90 by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. Honor 90 was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (78/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (71/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 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.