Huawei Mate X3 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, 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 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,530,652); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 239g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (100/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (42/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate X3 by 72.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (100/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (90/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (42/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.