Huawei Nova 16 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $445 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $599
- Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4323
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Nova 16 by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $154. Huawei Nova 16 was $154 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (94/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, 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.