Huawei P50 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei P50 (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 $700 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4100); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei P50 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $840
- Better portability (71/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Huawei P50 — 22/100, 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 (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (99/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (71/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P50 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei P50 by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $140. Huawei P50 was $140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (99/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (90/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (71/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei P50 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.