Huawei Pocket 2 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Pocket 2 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9000S, 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 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4520); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,062,256); the Huawei Pocket 2 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pocket 2
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Pocket 2 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1325
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4118
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pocket 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pocket 2 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9000S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1325 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4118 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1136x2690 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4520 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.0×75.5×7.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pocket 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pocket 2
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pocket 2
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pocket 2 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Pocket 2 by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pocket 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (100/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (78/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket 2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pocket 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket 2 by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pocket 2 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Pocket 2 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pocket 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pocket 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pocket 2 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Pocket 2 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.