Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 80 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Huawei nova 16 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 127,999 against PKR 149,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 takes it by 16.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei nova 16 SE costs PKR 22,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo iQOO Neo 11 charges 34W faster.
  • Vivo iQOO Neo 11 offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Vivo iQOO Neo 11 ships with 512 GB more storage.

Buy the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Vivo iQOO Neo 11
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 Cheaper PKR 149,999
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China October 30, 2025
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 163.4 × 76.7 × 8.1 mm
Weight 229 g 210–216 g (depending on color variant) Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68/IP69 Dust & Water Resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.82-inch
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels 1440 × 3168 pixels (2K+ resolution) Better
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) LTPO AMOLED display HDR10+ support 144Hz refresh rate Up to 1 billion colors
Protection Kunlun Glass Rock Glass protection
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 830
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 OriginOS 6 (China Version))
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Better
Card slot No No microSD support
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 50 MP Sony LYT-700V main camera (OIS) 8 MP ultra-wide camera LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 16 MP selfie camera
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported Up to 8K video recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better 7500mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Non-Removable Battery
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 100W Wired Fast Charging, 44W UFCS Charging, 55W PD/PPS Charging, Reverse Wired Charging Supported. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6e/7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.0, SBC, AAC support.
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass
USB USB Type-C OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Huawei nova 16 SE can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 at PKR 149,999. That makes Huawei nova 16 SE cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 a 7500 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Vivo iQOO Neo 11?

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Vivo iQOO Neo 11 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.