Huawei Mate 50 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate 50 (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 $700 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4460); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,420,808); the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 202g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $840
- Better portability (58/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 71/100). 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 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 34/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (58/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate 50 by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $140. Huawei Mate 50 was $140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (99/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (90/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (58/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 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 50 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.