Honor Magic6 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Magic6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 77/100 (a 12-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 2,379,245); the Honor Magic6 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic6
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Magic6 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2379245
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5450 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic6 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). 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 Magic6 (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor Magic6 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (58/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic6 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2379245 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2800 | 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 | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.4×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic6
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic6
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic6
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic6 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Magic6 by 56.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor Magic6 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic6 (90/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (58/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Honor Magic6 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic6 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic6 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic6 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.