Huawei Nova 16z vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $370 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,146,138).
Huawei Nova 16z
Vivo iQOO 15
- Cheaper: $370 vs $599
- Overall rating 64/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (84/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Price | $370 | $599 |
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Nova 16z by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $229. Huawei Nova 16z is cheaper by $229.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (94/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (78/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (84/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.