Huawei nova 13i vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Huawei nova 13i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 40/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 421,228); the Huawei nova 13i is noticeably lighter (199g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i by 42 points (82/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13i
Performance 31
Display 54
Camera 39
Battery 47
Portability 55
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Huawei nova 13i better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 216g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 13i vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 42 points higher (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13i is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

Huawei nova 13i: The Huawei nova 13i is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 13i Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 421228 3815522
Geekbench Single 412 3228
Geekbench Multi 1410 9553
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1440x3168
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Main camera 108 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS EMUI 14.2, no Google Play Services Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm
Weight 199 g 216 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13i
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 13i and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 13i Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
40/100
421228 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +89.0%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei nova 13i by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 13i
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (95/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (99/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (65/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (75/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13i is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i by 42 points (82/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13i and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Huawei nova 13i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 13i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 13i over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Huawei nova 13i is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.