Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (2025) runs on the Kirin 9020, 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 62/100 (a 27-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 1,383,793); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 298g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 62/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 298g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (42/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 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 | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 (China) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 298 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XTs 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 XTs Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (90/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (42/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Mate XTs 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.