Huawei Pura 70 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Pura 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9000S1, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $899 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4900); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,062,256); the Huawei Pura 70 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 70
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Pura 70 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1062256
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3800
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $899
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 70 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 61/100). 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 66/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 70 — 32/100, 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 Pura 70 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 70 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9000S1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1062256 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1200 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3800 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×74.3×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 70
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 70
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 70 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Pura 70 by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $59. Vivo iQOO 16 was $59 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 70 by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 70 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Pura 70 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 70 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Pura 70 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.