Huawei nova Y61 vs Vivo iQOO 16
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 37/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y61
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 52 points higher (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y61 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y61
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y61
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y61
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 52 points (89/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 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.