Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, 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 6800); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,902,468); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 248g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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.