Huawei Mate 70 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $780 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5300); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate 70 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 203g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $780 vs $840
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 — 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 (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.9×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $780 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate 70 by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Huawei Mate 70 was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (90/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 70 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 70 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.