Honor X5 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X5 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 193,858); the Honor X5 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5 Plus
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 11/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5 Plus | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 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 | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X5 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5 Plus
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5 Plus and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X5 Plus by 96.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5 Plus by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 Plus 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.