Honor X5 (2023) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X5 (2023) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, 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 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 163,723); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5 (2023) doesn't; the Honor X5 (2023) is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5 (2023)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X5 (2023) better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5 (2023) vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 (2023) is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5 (2023) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5 (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5 (2023) and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X5 (2023) by 97.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5 (2023)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (100/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 (2023) is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5 (2023) and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X5 (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 (2023) 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.