Huawei nova Flip vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei nova Flip (2024) runs on the Kirin 8000, 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 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 808,658); the Huawei nova Flip is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Flip
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova Flip better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 808658
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 909
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2399
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Flip vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 51/100). 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 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (73/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Flip | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 808658 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 909 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2399 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1136x2690 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4400 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.2 | 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 | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Flip
- 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
- 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
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Flip and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei nova Flip by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Flip
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (100/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (90/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (73/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Flip or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Flip and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova Flip has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Flip 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 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Flip 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.