Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,294,871); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 242g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Magic4 Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 242g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (42/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.7×11.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 242 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Magic4 Ultimate by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 Ultimate (42/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic4 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic4 Ultimate 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.