Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $695 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 78/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,229,229).
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Better camera (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $695
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 4 points higher (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 220 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $695 | $499 |
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 67.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $196. Vivo iQOO 15T was $196 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (95/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (94/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.