Huawei Nova 16 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $445 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 1,155,792).
Huawei Nova 16
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 1155792
- 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
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $445
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (61/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 72/100, 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 (92/100 vs 65/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3154662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $400 |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Huawei Nova 16 by 63.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $45. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $45 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (92/100 vs 65/100).
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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 edges out the Huawei Nova 16 by just 6 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?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
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?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, 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.