Honor X7c vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X7c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 568,395); the Honor X7c is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7c
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X7c better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7c vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7c (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7c (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7c (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7c (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7c notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7c | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 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 / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MagicOS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7c
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X7c
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7c
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X7c and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X7c by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X7c
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7c (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7c (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7c (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7c (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7c notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7c or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7c by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7c and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X7c has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7c or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7c or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7c 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.