Huawei nova 11i vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Huawei nova 11i (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 24/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 11i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 11i doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Huawei nova 11i by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11i
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 41
Design 58
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 193g vs 194g

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 11i vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 7 points higher (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11i and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 11i and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 11i: The Huawei nova 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 11i Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388 1080x2388
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×8.6 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 193 g 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11i
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 11i and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 11i and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11i or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Huawei nova 11i by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11i and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Huawei nova 11i has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11i or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 11i over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Huawei nova 11i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.