Honor Magic4 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Magic4 (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 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,294,871); the Honor Magic4 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic4
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Magic4 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
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 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic4 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic4 | 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 | 1224x2664 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.5×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic4
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic4
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic4 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Magic4 by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic4
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic4 (78/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 (90/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic4 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic4 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic4 by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic4 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic4 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic4 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic4 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic4 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic4 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.