Honor Play10A vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Play10A (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5260); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 358,608); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play10A doesn't; the Honor Play10A is noticeably lighter (186g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play10A
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Play10A better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 223g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play10A vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 30/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10A notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play10A | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 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 | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play10A
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play10A
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play10A
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play10A and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Play10A by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play10A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play10A notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play10A or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play10A by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play10A and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Play10A has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play10A or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play10A or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play10A 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.