Honor Magic V6 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1599 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 82/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6660); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 4,166,339); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 4166339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6660 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1599
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 7 points higher (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 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 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Magic V6 by 24.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $759. Vivo iQOO 16 was $759 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic V6 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Honor Magic V6 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.