Huawei Nova 15 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 62/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei Nova 15 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 24 points higher (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 46/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (70/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Nova 15 by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei Nova 15 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (94/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (78/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (70/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.