Honor X8 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $260 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $840
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 24/100, 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 X8 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X8 by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $580. Honor X8 was $580 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 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.