Huawei nova 10 SE vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei nova 10 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, 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 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 10 SE is noticeably lighter (184g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 SE
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova 10 SE better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 223g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 SE vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 SE | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 10 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (90/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 SE and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova 10 SE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 SE 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.