Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 51/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 682,743); the Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably lighter (216g vs 232g).
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 8000 mAh
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 232g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 31 points higher (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Max — 28/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Huawei Nova 15 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 232 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $499 |
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (95/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (65/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Huawei Nova 15 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max 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.