Honor X6d vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X6d (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $130 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5260); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 528,398); the Honor X6d is noticeably lighter (186g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6d
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X6d better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $840
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6d vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 43/100). 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). Value score: Honor X6d — 62/100, 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 X6d (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6d notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6d | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 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 / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6d
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X6d
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6d
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6d and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X6d by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $710. Honor X6d was $710 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6d notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6d or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6d by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6d and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X6d has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6d or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6d or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6d 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.