Huawei Mate 30 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate 30 (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 $800 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-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 Huawei Mate 30 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate 30 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $800 vs $840
- Better portability (57/100 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 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 27W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 — 4/100, 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 (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 | 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 | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 27W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×76.1×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $800 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 30
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 30
- 4200 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: $40. Huawei Mate 30 was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (90/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 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.