Honor Magic5 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Magic5 (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 $600 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic5 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 197g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $840
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
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
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 — 52/100, 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 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 | 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 | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Magic5 by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $240. Honor Magic5 was $240 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 (90/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic5 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.