Honor X6s vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), 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 28/100 (a 61-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 Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Honor X6s is noticeably lighter (194g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6s
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X6s better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 223g
- Better portability (55/100 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 performance (100/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6s | 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" TFT LCD (IPS) | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 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 | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6s and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X6s by 97.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X6s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6s is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s 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.