Huawei Y8s vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Y8s (2020) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, 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 32/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 336,905); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y8s doesn't; the Huawei Y8s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y8s
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Y8s better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 223g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y8s vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y8s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y8s | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y8s
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y8s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y8s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Y8s and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Y8s by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y8s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (100/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y8s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y8s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y8s and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Y8s has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y8s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y8s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y8s over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.