Huawei Pura X Max vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1520 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 5300); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better portability (58/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1520
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max 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 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (58/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Pura X Max by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $680. Vivo iQOO 16 was $680 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (100/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (90/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (58/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Pura X Max 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.