Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11

The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $695 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 76/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 1,229,229).

The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Performance 66
Display 85
Camera 94
Battery 87
Portability 57
Value for money 68
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 92
Portability 49
Value for money 90
What makes Huawei Nova 16 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 1229229
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 210g vs 220g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $695

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 66/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 87/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra scores 2 points higher (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 68/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (92/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).

Huawei Nova 16 Ultra: The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11: The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Nova 16 Ultra Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9010s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1229229 3154662
Geekbench Single 1421 3041
Geekbench Multi 4323 9494
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2856x1320 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm
Weight 220 g 210 g
Launch price $695 $400
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless charging: no data
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Nova 16 Ultra HiSilicon Kirin 9010s
78/100
1229229 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +61.0%
3154662 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
$695
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
$400

Launch price difference: $295. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $295 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (92/100 vs 66/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (94/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (92/100 vs 87/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 66/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.