Honor X9e Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Honor X9e Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, 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 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9e Pro has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 8400); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,008,325).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9e Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Honor X9e Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 8400 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1008325
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3481
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9e Pro 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 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9e Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1008325 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×77.0×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9e Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9e Pro
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9e Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Honor X9e Pro by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X9e Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9e Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9e Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Honor X9e Pro by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9e Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X9e Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9e Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9e Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9e Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Honor X9e Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.