Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $699 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra leads — 76/100 vs 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 1,321,223); the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 1321223
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $548 vs $699
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — 66/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 1321223 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.8 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- 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 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (95/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (66/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.