Huawei Nova 16s Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9010S, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $570 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 76/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,158,674).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Huawei Nova 16s Pro better?
- Better camera (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1158674
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $570
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 6 points higher (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro leads (94/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s Pro — 68/100, 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 16s Pro (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 Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Huawei Nova 16s Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s Pro | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9010S | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1158674 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $570 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s Pro and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei Nova 16s Pro by 75.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $71. Vivo iQOO 15T was $71 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s Pro (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 Huawei Nova 16s Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (94/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Huawei Nova 16s Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Huawei Nova 16s Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Nova 16s Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.