Honor X6 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X6 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $140 and $840. 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 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 163,723); the Honor X6 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X6 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $840
- Better portability (60/100 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
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6 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 9/100). 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 66/100). Value score: Honor X6 — 34/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X6 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6 | 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" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X6
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X6 by 97.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Honor X6 was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (100/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X6 (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X6 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6 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.