Honor Magic V5 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Magic V5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1350 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 81/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5820); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,663,720); the Honor Magic V5 is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V5
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Magic V5 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 222g vs 223g
- Better camera (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2663720
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5820 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1350
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V5 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Honor Magic V5 — 72/100, 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V5 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2663720 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2172x2352 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5820 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 150 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.8×145.9×4.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1350 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2172x2352
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V5
- 5820 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 8:27 hrs, total 21:30 hrs
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V5 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Magic V5 by 51.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $510. Vivo iQOO 16 was $510 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V5 (90/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Honor Magic V5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V5 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic V5 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V5 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic V5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.