Huawei nova Y91 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei nova Y91 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 424,216); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova Y91 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y91
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei nova Y91 better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 223g
- Overall rating 38/100
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 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- 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 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y91 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). 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 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Huawei nova Y91 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y91 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 13, no Google Play Services | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y91
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y91
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y91
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y91 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei nova Y91 by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y91
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (99/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 (90/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Huawei nova Y91 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y91 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y91 by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y91 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei nova Y91 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y91 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 Y91 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y91 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.