Huawei Nova 15 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 53/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,181,469 vs 971,424); the Huawei Nova 15 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1181469 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1421 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4323 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 202g
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Huawei Nova 15 Pro scores 12 points higher (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1181469 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $619 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 21.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (50/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (70/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro leads on performance (66/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a better fit for active users.