Honor X9c Smart vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X9c Smart (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra, 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 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 668,462); the Honor X9c Smart is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9c Smart
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X9c Smart better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9c Smart vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 49/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9c Smart | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 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 | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.8×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9c Smart
- 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 X9c Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9c Smart
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9c Smart and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X9c Smart by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9c Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (100/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c Smart notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9c Smart or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9c Smart by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c Smart and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X9c Smart has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c Smart or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9c Smart or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c Smart 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.