Huawei Nova 16 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $445 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $548
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (61/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 64/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16 by 67.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $103. Huawei Nova 16 was $103 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (95/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (60/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra edges out the Huawei Nova 16 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.