Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (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. 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 5450); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,341,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 217g vs 223g
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate 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 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | 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 | 217 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 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 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 Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 57.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (100/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (90/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic5 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 72/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic5 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.