Honor Play6T vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Play6T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 515,647); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play6T doesn't; the Honor Play6T is noticeably lighter (198g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play6T
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Play6T better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 223g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play6T vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Play6T (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play6T is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play6T | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play6T
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play6T
- 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 Play6T
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play6T and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Play6T by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play6T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Play6T (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play6T is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play6T or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play6T by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play6T and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Play6T has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play6T or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play6T or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play6T 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.