Huawei Nova 15 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $619 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,181,469); the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (202g vs 227g).
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 202g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $619 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1181469
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (97/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (47/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1181469 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $619 | $799 |
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 15 Pro by 74.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $180. Huawei Nova 15 Pro is cheaper by $180.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (97/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (74/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (86/100 vs 68/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (47/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.