Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 682,743); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 232g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Max — 24/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 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 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei Nova 15 Max was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (94/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (85/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.