Honor Power 2 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor Power 2 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $280 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Power 2 has the bigger battery (10080 mAh vs 8400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,407,614).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Power 2
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor Power 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 10080 vs 8400 mAh
- Lighter: 216g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $840
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2407614
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Power 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Honor Power 2 — 74/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Power 2 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2407614 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 10080 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.3×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor Power 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Power 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Power 2
- 10080 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Power 2 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor Power 2 by 56.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $560. Honor Power 2 was $560 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (100/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor Power 2 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Power 2 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Power 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor Power 2 by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Power 2 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Power 2 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Power 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Power 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor Power 2 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor Power 2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.