Honor Magic 2 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Magic 2 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 736,755); the Honor Magic 2 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic 2
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Magic 2 better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 223g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). 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 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (90/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic 2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic 2 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 or Magic UI 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.3×75.1×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic 2
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic 2
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic 2 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Magic 2 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 (90/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic 2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic 2 by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic 2 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic 2 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic 2 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.