Honor X40 GT Racing vs Vivo iQOO 16
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing (2023) and the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the Honor X40 GT Racing is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40 GT Racing
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X40 GT Racing better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 GT Racing vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). 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 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 GT Racing | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40 GT Racing
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40 GT Racing
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (99/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing (90/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 GT Racing is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 GT Racing by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 GT Racing and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X40 GT Racing has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 GT Racing or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 GT Racing 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.