Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $2799 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5600); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,825,771); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $2799
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 12873 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 66.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1959. Vivo iQOO 16 was $1959 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate 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.