Honor X80i vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the Dimensity 6500 Elite, 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 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80i
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X80i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). 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 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (75/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X80i | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6500 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X80i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (90/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (75/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i 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.