Honor Magic V2 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Magic V2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,738,135); the Honor Magic V2 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V2
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Magic V2 better?
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1738135
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 231g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V2 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V2 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V2 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1738135 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2156x2344 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 117 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.4×4.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V2
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V2
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2156x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V2 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Magic V2 by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic V2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (78/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V2 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V2 by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V2 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic V2 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V2 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic V2 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.