Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Vivo X Fold6
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $545 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 76/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6900); the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 1,177,196); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $545 vs $1900
- Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4323
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 12 points higher (88/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 70/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 84/100; 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 X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (100/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | — | |
| Launch price | $545 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 65.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1355. Huawei Nova 16 Pro was $1355 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (95/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (100/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Pro over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.