Honor Play 4T vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Play 4T (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, 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 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 343,622); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 4T doesn't; the Honor Play 4T is noticeably lighter (176g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 4T
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Play 4T better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 4T vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 4T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 4T | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.1×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 4T
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 4T
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 4T
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 4T and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Play 4T by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 4T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 4T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 4T or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 4T by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 4T and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Play 4T has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 4T or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 4T or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 4T 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.