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).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 21 points (64/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Performance 12
Display 100
Camera 42
Battery 65
Design 50
Value for money 84
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 77
Design 37
Value for money 82
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
  • 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)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Huawei Nova 16z: The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11: The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
42
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Nova 16z HiSilicon Kirin 8020
43/100
1146138 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
64/100 +63.7%
3154662 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Huawei Nova 16z by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Nova 16z
$370
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
$400

Price difference: $30. Huawei Nova 16z is cheaper by $30.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.