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).
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (94/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 49/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $295. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $295 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.