Honor Magic5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Magic5 Pro (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; launch prices were $900 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Magic5 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 219g vs 223g
- Better camera (82/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $900
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Pro — 62/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor Magic5 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1312 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 152 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $900 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1312
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Magic5 Pro by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Vivo iQOO 16 was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Pro (90/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor Magic5 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic5 Pro is a better fit for active 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.