Honor X9 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 424,216); the Honor X9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X9 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better portability (64/100 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 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). 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 43/100). 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 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 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
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X9 by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (99/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 (90/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 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.