Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $499 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 8500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 682,743).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $548
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 8500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 232g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Max — 24/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (95/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Huawei Nova 15 Max was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (95/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (80/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.