Huawei Pura 90 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Pura 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $640 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,248,520); the Huawei Pura 90 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Pura 90 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $640 vs $840
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1248520
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 — 56/100, 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 90 (100/100 vs 66/100). 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 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1248520 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×78.1×7.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $640 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Pura 90 by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Huawei Pura 90 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (100/100 vs 66/100).
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 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Pura 90 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Pura 90 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.