Huawei Hi nova 9z vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 499,040); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei Hi nova 9z and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 86.7% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (94/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.