Huawei Mate 80 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) 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 $799 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5750); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,589,460); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 203g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $840
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). 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 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 80 (100/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 41/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 203 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate 80 by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. Huawei Mate 80 was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (100/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 41/100).
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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 80 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.