Huawei nova 11 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei nova 11 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 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 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 11 Ultra is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova 11 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×74.4×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei nova 11 Ultra by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (90/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (68/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova 11 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 Ultra 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.