Huawei nova 11 vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Huawei nova 11 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $349 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,805,332 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 11 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 197g).
Huawei nova 11
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Lighter: 168g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $450
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2805332 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (70/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei nova 11 — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 78/100; 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 15R significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (90/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 2805332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $450 |
Huawei nova 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 11
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 11
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 11 and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Huawei nova 11 by 72.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $101. Huawei nova 11 was $101 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (93/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (70/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (90/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 11 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei nova 11 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei nova 11 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (93/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei nova 11 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.