Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 592,015); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (65/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $548 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (65/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G 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.