Honor Play 40 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 515,647); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus 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.