Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $555 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $840
- Better portability (69/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, 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 70 Air (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 72.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $285. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $285 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (100/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (78/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (90/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air 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.