Huawei P20 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $649 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei P20 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $840
- Better portability (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P20 — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (83/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.8" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20
- 5.8" LCD
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei P20 by 91.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $191. Huawei P20 was $191 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (99/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (83/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.