Honor X7d vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X7d (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $189 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 476,175); the Honor X7d is noticeably lighter (208g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7d
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X7d better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $840
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7d vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor X7d — 50/100, 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 X7d (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7d is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7d | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X7d
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7d
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X7d and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X7d by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $651. Honor X7d was $651 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7d (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7d is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7d or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X7d by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7d and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X7d has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7d or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7d or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7d 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.