Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) 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 $1299 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 5700); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,725,229); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1299
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 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 (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 68.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $459. Vivo iQOO 16 was $459 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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.