Honor X9d vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $330 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 8300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 977,304); the Honor X9d is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $840
- Better portability (65/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 8300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 58/100). 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 69/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 56/100, 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 X9d (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (65/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 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 | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X9d by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $510. Honor X9d was $510 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X9d (90/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (65/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9d by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9d or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d 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.