Honor Play 60 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Honor Play 60 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 45/100 (a 44-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 568,395); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 60 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 60 Plus is noticeably lighter (197g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 Plus by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor Play 60 Plus

Performance 46
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 54
Portability 59
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Honor Play 60 Plus better?

  • Lighter: 197g vs 223g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 568395
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2115
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Play 60 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). 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 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 Plus (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 Plus (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 Plus (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 Plus (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 60 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor Play 60 Plus Vivo iQOO 16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 568395 5498720
Geekbench Single 915 4327
Geekbench Multi 2115 12873
Display 6.8" TFT LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1610 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging 35W 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 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Magic OS 8 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 6000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 167.0×76.8×8.1 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 197 g 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

Honor Play 60 Plus

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Honor Play 60 Plus

  • 6.8" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1610
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Honor Play 60 Plus

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor Play 60 Plus and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor Play 60 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
45/100
568395 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100 +89.7%
5498720 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Play 60 Plus by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor Play 60 Plus

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 Plus (100/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 Plus (99/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 Plus (78/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 Plus (90/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 60 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor Play 60 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 60 Plus by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Play 60 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Honor Play 60 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 60 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 60 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Honor Play 60 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.