Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, 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 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 223g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y9 (2018) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) 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.