Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, 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 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 336,905); the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is noticeably lighter (172g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Lite better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 223g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (80/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Lite | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×7.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- Main: 20MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Lite and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (100/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (78/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (90/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (80/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Lite 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.