Huawei nova 3 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 32/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 470,805); the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 3 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 225g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 43 points higher (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (35/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (80/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (87/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 8TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $548 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Huawei nova 3 by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (95/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (35/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (80/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (87/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 43 points (75/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.