Huawei Nova 16 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $445 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 1,155,792).
Huawei Nova 16
Vivo X Fold6
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $1900
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4323
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 72/100, 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 (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (100/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $445 | $1900 |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Huawei Nova 16 by 66.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1455. Huawei Nova 16 was $1455 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (94/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X Fold6 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (100/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, 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.