Honor Magic7 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Magic7 Lite (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 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 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 737,054); the Honor Magic7 Lite is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic7 Lite
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Magic7 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic7 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Lite (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Lite (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Lite (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Lite (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic7 Lite | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic7 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic7 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic7 Lite
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic7 Lite and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Magic7 Lite by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic7 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Lite (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Lite (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Lite (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic7 Lite (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic7 Lite by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic7 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 Lite over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.