Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6600); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,811,490).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 222g vs 223g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1811490
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (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 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 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 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (100/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (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 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro 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 90 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 90 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.