Huawei Nova 16z vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $370 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $799
- Overall rating 64/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16z — 60/100, 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 16z (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16z by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $429. Huawei Nova 16z was $429 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (78/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z 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 16z over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.