Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Vivo X Fold6
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $695 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 78/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6900); the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 1,229,229); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.1mm).
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Vivo X Fold6
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $695 vs $1900
- Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4323
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 10 points higher (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 68/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (100/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9553 | |
| 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 | 50W | 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 | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | — | |
| Launch price | $695 | $1900 |
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1205. Huawei Nova 16 Ultra was $1205 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (94/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (100/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. 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.