Huawei nova 14 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $565 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,156,650); the Huawei nova 14 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova 14 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $565 vs $840
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1156650
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14 Ultra — 54/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1156650 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2860 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.6×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $565 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2860
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 79.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $275. Huawei nova 14 Ultra was $275 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (100/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova 14 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.