Huawei nova 11 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei nova 11 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $349 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 11 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 215g).
Huawei nova 11
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 168g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $599
- Better portability (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei nova 11 — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (90/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $599 |
Huawei nova 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 11
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 11
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 nova 11 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei nova 11 by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Huawei nova 11 was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (94/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (90/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei nova 11 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei nova 11 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.