Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $695 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 78/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,229,229); the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.1mm).
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better camera (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $695
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 8 points higher (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $695 | $599 |
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $96. Vivo iQOO 15 was $96 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (94/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (94/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.