Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1049 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1049
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 8/100, 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 Huawei Mate 20 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $209. Vivo iQOO 16 was $209 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (90/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro 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.