Huawei nova Y72S vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei nova Y72S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova Y72S is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y72S
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova Y72S better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y72S vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 31/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72S and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y72S | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y72S
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y72S and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei nova Y72S by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y72S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y72S and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y72S and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova Y72S has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y72S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y72S 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.