Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1050 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,101,808); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Overall rating 74/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1050
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, 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 80 Pro Max (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 61.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $210. Vivo iQOO 16 was $210 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (100/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.