Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) 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 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 223g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 5W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). 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 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (65/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10 Youth | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 5W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (99/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (90/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (65/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth 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 Youth 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.