Huawei nova 3 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 32/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 470,805); the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 216g).
Huawei nova 3
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 166g vs 216g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 3 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 50 points higher (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (65/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (75/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (87/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 3 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 8TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 166 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 3 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei nova 3 by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (95/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (65/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (75/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 50 points (82/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei nova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei nova 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.