Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1299 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,324,913); the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate 50 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better camera (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1324913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1299
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 Pro — 52/100, 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 50 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1324913 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2616x1212 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2616x1212
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate 50 Pro by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $459. Vivo iQOO 16 was $459 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (100/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 Pro (90/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.