Huawei Nova 15 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $499 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 15 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $548
- Better camera (45/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 46/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- 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
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 15 by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Huawei Nova 15 was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (95/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (70/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.