Huawei Nova 15 vs Vivo X Fold6
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 62/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 1,033,121); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 7.2mm).
Huawei Nova 15
Vivo X Fold6
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1900
- Overall rating 62/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 26 points higher (88/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 50/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (100/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | $1900 |
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Huawei Nova 15 by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1401. Huawei Nova 15 was $1401 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (94/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Huawei Nova 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (100/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 by 26 points (88/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.