Honor 9S vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 18/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 177,554); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't; the Honor 9S is noticeably lighter (144g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Lighter: 144g vs 223g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S 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 10/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor 9S by 96.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S 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.