Honor X9 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 592,015); the Honor X9 5G is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X9 5G by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (90/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G 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.