Honor Note 10 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Note 10 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, 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 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 470,805).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Note 10
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Note 10 better?
- Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Lighter: 223g vs 230g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Note 10 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Note 10 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Note 10 and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Note 10 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.0" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2220 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 177.0×85.0×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Note 10
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Note 10
- 7.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2220
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Note 10
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Note 10 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Note 10 by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Note 10
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Note 10 (99/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Note 10 and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Note 10 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Note 10 by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Note 10 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Note 10 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Note 10 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Note 10 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Note 10 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.