Huawei Mate 20 X vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate 20 X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 X
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate 20 X better?
- Overall rating 50/100
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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Lighter: 223g vs 232g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 X vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Huawei Mate 20 X are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 X | 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 | 7.2" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2244 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 174.6×85.4×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X
- 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 X
- 7.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2244
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 X and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate 20 X by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20 X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (99/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Huawei Mate 20 X are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 X and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 20 X has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 X 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 X or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 X 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.