Honor X8d vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $220 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 505,682); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8d
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X8d better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $840
- Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor X8d — 52/100, 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 X8d (100/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (73/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8d | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 505682 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 484 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1558 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8d and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X8d by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $620. Honor X8d was $620 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (100/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X8d (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (73/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d 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.