Honor 9X (China) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor 9X (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 565,851); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X (China) doesn't; the Honor 9X (China) is noticeably lighter (206g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X (China)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor 9X (China) better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 223g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X (China) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9X (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9X (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9X (China) and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor 9X (China) by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9X (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X (China) and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor 9X (China) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X (China) 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.