Huawei Mate 50E vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate 50E (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, 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 4460); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 783,606); the Huawei Mate 50E is noticeably lighter (201g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50E
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate 50E better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 223g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50E 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 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50E notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (58/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50E | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50E
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50E and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate 50E by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 50E
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (99/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (90/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50E notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (58/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50E and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 50E has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50E 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.