Huawei nova Y60 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei nova Y60 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 199,111); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y60 doesn't; the Huawei nova Y60 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y60
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova Y60 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y60 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (99/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y60 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y60 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 Q | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.2×76.0×9.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y60
- Main: 13MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y60
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y60
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y60 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei nova Y60 by 96.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y60
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (99/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y60 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y60 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y60 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova Y60 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y60 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y60 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.