Huawei nova 9 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $499 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 4300); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 9 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $548
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei nova 9 — 26/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- 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
- 4300 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 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Huawei nova 9 by 78.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Huawei nova 9 was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (76/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 9 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 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.