Huawei nova 10z vs Vivo iQOO 16
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10z
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova 10z better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 223g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 10z | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 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 | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10z
- Main: 64MP 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 10z
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 10z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (90/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (67/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10z or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10z and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10z or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 10z 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.