Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 16
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (2022) and the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus doesn't; the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova Y70 Plus better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y70 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (99/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y70 Plus | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y70 Plus
- 6000 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 Y70 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (99/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y70 Plus is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y70 Plus by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y70 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova Y70 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y70 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y70 Plus 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.