Huawei P30 Pro New Edition vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei P30 Pro New Edition better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 Pro New Edition | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P30 Pro New Edition and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei P30 Pro New Edition by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition (90/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei P30 Pro New Edition has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition 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.