Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1099 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate 30 Pro better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 223g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 27W
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1099
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 Pro — 12/100, 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 30 Pro (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1176 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 27W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.1×73.1×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1176
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 27W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $259. Vivo iQOO 16 was $259 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (90/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 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.