Huawei Nova 16z vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $370 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 64/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,146,138).
Huawei Nova 16z
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Cheaper: $370 vs $499
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 18 points higher (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (90/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 216 g | |
| Price | $370 | $499 |
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei Nova 16z by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $129. Huawei Nova 16z is cheaper by $129.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (95/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (65/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (90/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.