Honor Magic8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $899 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 87/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5850); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,023,211); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better camera (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3023211
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5850 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $899
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 86/100, 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3023211 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Magic8 Pro by 45.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $59. Vivo iQOO 16 was $59 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Honor Magic8 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 94/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.