Huawei Nova 15 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 62/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,160,475 vs 1,033,121).
Huawei Nova 15
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Lighter: 196g vs 210g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3160475 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $499
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 14 points higher (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 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 leads (92/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 50/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 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 Neo 11 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (70/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 3160475 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $400 |
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Huawei Nova 15 by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $99. Vivo iQOO Neo 11 was $99 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (92/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (70/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
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?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.