Huawei Nova 15 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 227g).
Huawei Nova 15
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 196g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Better portability (70/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (70/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $799 |
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 15 by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Huawei Nova 15 was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (78/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (92/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (70/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.