Huawei Nova 16 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $445 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 70/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $499
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 12 points higher (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (85/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 64/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Huawei Nova 16 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 199 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei Nova 16 by 75.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $54. Huawei Nova 16 was $54 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Huawei Nova 16 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, 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.