Huawei Nova 15 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $499 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Huawei Nova 15 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $840
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 46/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Huawei Nova 15 by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $341. Huawei Nova 15 was $341 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (100/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (78/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.