Huawei nova 5 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei nova 5 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 565,851); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5 doesn't; the Huawei nova 5 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova 5 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 223g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (90/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (84/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei nova 5 by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (90/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (84/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.