Honor Play 80 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $200 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 617,626); the Honor Play 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $840
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Pro — 52/100, 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 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 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 80 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Honor Play 80 Pro was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (90/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro 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 80 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Pro 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.