Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 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 55/100 (a 34-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 1,135,878); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 255g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate Xs 2 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 255g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×139.3×5.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 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 Xs 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate Xs 2 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (78/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (90/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate Xs 2 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 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.