Huawei Nova 16s Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9010S, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $570 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,158,674); the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 16s Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $570 vs $799
- Better camera (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1158674
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro leads (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s Pro — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (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 Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (58/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9010S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1158674 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $570 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16s Pro by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Huawei Nova 16s Pro was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (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 Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (92/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (58/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16s Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro 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 16s Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.