Honor X70 Refresh vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X70 Refresh (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, 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 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 8300); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 975,254); the Honor X70 Refresh is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X70 Refresh better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor X70 Refresh are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X70 Refresh by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X70 Refresh
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Honor X70 Refresh are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X70 Refresh has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X70 Refresh or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X70 Refresh is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.