Huawei nova 14 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Huawei nova 14 Ultra (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $565 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,156,650).

The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova 14 Ultra

Performance 65
Display 85
Camera 66
Battery 66
Portability 59
Value for money 54

Vivo iQOO 15T

Performance 97
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 86

What makes Huawei nova 14 Ultra better?

  • Lighter: 204g vs 216g

  • Better camera (66/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1156650
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1389
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4125
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $565

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14 Ultra — 54/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (59/100 vs 44/100).

Huawei nova 14 Ultra: The Huawei nova 14 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
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 14 Ultra Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Kirin 8020 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1156650 4704310
Geekbench Single 1389 3293
Geekbench Multi 4125 10243
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2860 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 5.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 163.4×75.6×7.8 mm —
Weight 204 g 216 g
Launch price $565 $499

Camera comparison

Huawei nova 14 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
66
camera

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova 14 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2860
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Huawei nova 14 Ultra

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 14 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 14 Ultra Kirin 8020
68/100
1156650 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +75.4%
4704310 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei nova 14 Ultra by 75.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 14 Ultra

$565

Vivo iQOO 15T

$499

Launch price difference: $66. Vivo iQOO 15T was $66 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Ultra (97/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (59/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Huawei nova 14 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Huawei nova 14 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.