Honor Play vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Play (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, 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 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 470,805); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play doesn't; the Honor Play is noticeably lighter (176g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Play better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 223g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×74.3×7.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Play by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play (90/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Play has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 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.