Huawei Nova 16s vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei Nova 16s (2026) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $430 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 67/100 (a 15-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 1,121,894); the Huawei Nova 16s is noticeably lighter (199g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Huawei Nova 16s better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $430 vs $499
- Better portability (67/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1121894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 15 points higher (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s — 60/100, 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 (97/100 vs 64/100). 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 16s are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Huawei Nova 16s are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (67/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1121894 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 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 | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×75.5×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $430 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s
- 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 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei Nova 16s by 76.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $69. Huawei Nova 16s was $69 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (97/100 vs 64/100).
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 16s are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Huawei Nova 16s are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (67/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16s — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Nova 16s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Nova 16s is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.