Honor X5d s vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Honor X5d s (2026) runs on the Unisoc T610, 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 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5d s doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor X5d s

Performance —
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 51
Portability 43
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 16

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

What makes Honor X5d s better?

  • Lighter: 214g vs 223g

  • Better portability (43/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X5d s vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). 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 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d s and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (43/100 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 X5d s Vivo iQOO 16
Processor Unisoc T610 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu — 5498720
Geekbench Single — 4327
Geekbench Multi — 12873
Display 6.8" TFT LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1576 1440x3168
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging 15W 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 16 (Go edition) Android 17
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 6000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 168.3×78.5×8.7 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 214 g 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

Honor X5d s

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Display comparison

Honor X5d s

  • 6.8" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1576
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Battery and charging

Honor X5d s

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor X5d s

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (99/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (78/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s (90/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d s and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor X5d s or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d s by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X5d s and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Honor X5d s has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X5d s or the Vivo iQOO 16?

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

Should you choose the Honor X5d s 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.