Huawei Nova 16z vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $370 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 64/100 vs 43/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,154,662 vs 1,146,138).
Huawei Nova 16z
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Cheaper: $370 vs $400
- Better camera (42/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3154662 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 21 points higher (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (70/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16z and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3154662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Price | $370 | $400 |
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Huawei Nova 16z by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $30. Huawei Nova 16z is cheaper by $30.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (70/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16z and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 21 points (64/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Huawei Nova 16z leads on camera score (42/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (70/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.