Honor Play 80 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $240 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 593,849); the Honor Play 80 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Plus
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Play 80 Plus better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $240 vs $840
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2328
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Plus — 36/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $240 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Plus and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Honor Play 80 Plus was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (90/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 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.