Huawei P50 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei P50 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1199 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4360); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,141,829); the Huawei P50 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei P50 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1141829
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4360 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1199
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pro — 44/100, 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 P50 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1141829 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1228 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4360 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.8×72.8×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pro
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1228
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pro
- 4360 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei P50 Pro by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $359. Vivo iQOO 16 was $359 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Huawei P50 Pro are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro (90/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pro by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei P50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei P50 Pro 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.