Honor X40 vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 592,015); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't; the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X40

Performance 46
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 50
Portability 77
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Honor X40 better?

  • Lighter: 172g vs 223g

  • Better portability (77/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • 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 50/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). 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 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X40 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (77/100 vs 42/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor X40 Vivo iQOO 16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 592015 5498720
Geekbench Single 905 4327
Geekbench Multi 2101 12873
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 6000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 172 g 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

Honor X40

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Honor X40

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Honor X40

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor X40 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
49/100
592015 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100 +89.2%
5498720 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X40 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X40

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (100/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X40 (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (78/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (90/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (77/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Honor X40 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.