Huawei Nova 16 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 leads — 70/100 vs 53/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Nova 16 is faster in AnTuTu (1,155,792 vs 971,424).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1155792 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1421 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4323 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Huawei Nova 16 scores 17 points higher (70/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Nova 16 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 19.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (61/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on performance (65/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.