Honor Play9T vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Play9T (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 45/100 (a 44-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 568,395); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play9T doesn't; the Honor Play9T is noticeably lighter (197g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play9T
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Play9T better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 223g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play9T vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). 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 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play9T | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play9T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play9T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play9T and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Play9T by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play9T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T (90/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play9T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play9T or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Play9T by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play9T and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Play9T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play9T or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play9T or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play9T 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.