Huawei Mate X vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate X (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 736,755); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 295g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate X better?
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Lighter: 223g vs 295g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X (42/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 12873 | |
| Display | 8.0" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×78.3×11.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 295 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Front: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X
- 8.0" OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate X by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X (99/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X (90/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X (42/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate X has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.