Huawei nova Flip S vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei nova Flip S (2025) runs on the Kirin 8030, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $700 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4440); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,146,138); the Huawei nova Flip S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Flip S
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova Flip S better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $840
- Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4440 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Flip S vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei nova Flip S — 28/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (73/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Flip S | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1136x2690 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4440 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Flip S
- 4440 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Flip S and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei nova Flip S by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $140. Huawei nova Flip S was $140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (100/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (90/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (73/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Flip S and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova Flip S has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Flip S over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova Flip S is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.