Honor Play7T vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Play7T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 530,583); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play7T doesn't; the Honor Play7T is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play7T
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Play7T better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play7T vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play7T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play7T | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 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 | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play7T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play7T
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play7T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play7T and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Play7T by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play7T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play7T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play7T or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play7T by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play7T and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Play7T has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play7T or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play7T or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play7T 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.