Huawei nova 7i vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei nova 7i (2020) 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 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4200); 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 7i doesn't; the Huawei nova 7i is noticeably lighter (183g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 7i
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova 7i better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 223g
- Better portability (61/100 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 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 7i vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). 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 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 7i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 7i | 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" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2310 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); EMUI 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 7i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 7i
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 7i
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 7i and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei nova 7i by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 7i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (90/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 7i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (61/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 7i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 7i by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 7i and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova 7i has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 7i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 7i or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 7i 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.