Huawei Pura 80 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $885 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5170); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,383,793).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1267
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4482
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5170 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $885
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 80 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 80 Pro — 54/100, 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 80 Pro (100/100 vs 67/100). 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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 80 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1267 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4482 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x1276 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5170 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.1×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $885 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2848x1276
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 80 Pro
- 5170 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 80 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Pura 80 Pro by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Vivo iQOO 16 was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 Pro (100/100 vs 67/100).
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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 80 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 80 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 80 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.