Huawei Nova 16 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $445 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Huawei Nova 16
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $799
- Better portability (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 72/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $799 |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16 by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $354. Huawei Nova 16 was $354 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.