Honor X6e vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X6e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, 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 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 358,608); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6e doesn't; the Honor X6e is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6e
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X6e better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6e vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 30/100). 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 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X6e (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6e is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6e | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X6e
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6e and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X6e by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X6e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6e (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X6e (90/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6e is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6e or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6e by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6e and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X6e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6e or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6e or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6e 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.