Huawei Nova 16z vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $370 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $840
- Overall rating 64/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16z — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Nova 16z by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Huawei Nova 16z was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (100/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (78/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.