Honor X8b vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $250 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 424,216); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8b
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X8b better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $840
- Better portability (92/100 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 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). 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 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor X8b — 40/100, 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 X8b (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X8b (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (92/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8b | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8b and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X8b by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $590. Honor X8b was $590 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (99/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X8b (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (90/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (92/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b 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.