Huawei Nova 16s Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9010S, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $570 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro leads — 76/100 vs 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 1,158,674); the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 16s Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 225g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 1158674
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $548 vs $570
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro leads (94/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s Pro — 68/100, 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 16s Pro (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 16s Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9010S | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 1158674 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $570 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16s Pro by 67.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $22. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $22 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (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 16s Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (94/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (58/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro 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 16s Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.