Honor X8c vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X8c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 476,175); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8c doesn't; the Honor X8c is noticeably lighter (174g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8c
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X8c better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 223g
- Better portability (84/100 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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8c vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). 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 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X8c (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X8c (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (84/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8c | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×7.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8c
- 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 X8c
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8c
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8c and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X8c by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8c
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X8c (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X8c (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (84/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8c or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8c by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8c and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X8c has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8c or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8c or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8c 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.