Huawei Mate X5 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, 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 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5060); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,062,256); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 243g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 243g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 63/100). 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 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X5 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2224x2496 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5060 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 / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 243 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
- 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 X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X5 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate X5 by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (100/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (90/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 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 X5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate X5 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.