Huawei nova 16 Pro vs iQOO Z11
46.7Performance64.4
79.4Display91.1
79.5Camera42.6
83.2Battery81.6
86.7Features86.7
7 spec wins — Huawei nova 16 Pro5 spec wins — iQOO Z11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Huawei nova 16 Pro scores 71.1 against 71 for iQOO Z11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Huawei nova 16 Pro edges ahead in camera and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Huawei nova 16 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 80 vs 43
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 6,000 nits vs 5,000 nits
- 14% lower thickness: 7.1 mm vs 8.3 mm
Reasons to pick the iQOO Z11
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 79
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 29% higher capacity: 9,020 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.84 ″ | 6.83 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+2% | 450 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 6,000 nits+20% | 5,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.4 % | 94.5 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Kirin 9010S | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256/512GB |
Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.79 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.7 x | — |
| Max video | 4K | 4K |
| Front camera | 50 MP+213% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 9,020 mAh+29% |
| Wired charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 217 g+1% |
| Thickness | 7.1 mm+14% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
Audio
| Spec | Huawei nova 16 Pro | iQOO Z11 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |