Huawei P30 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei P30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $799 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3650); 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 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei P30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $840
- Better portability (84/100 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 3650 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P30 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). 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 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P30 — 4/100, 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 P30 (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (84/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 | 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 | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3650 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P30
- 3650 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P30 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei P30 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. Huawei P30 was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (84/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P30 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 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.