Honor X80 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $300 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,012,134).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X80 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8400 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $840
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1012134
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3481
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X80 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor X80 Pro Max — 60/100, 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 X80 Pro Max (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X80 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1012134 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2788x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X80 Pro Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2788x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X80 Pro Max
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X80 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X80 Pro Max by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $540. Honor X80 Pro Max was $540 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X80 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X80 Pro Max by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X80 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X80 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X80 Pro Max 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.