Huawei nova 3i vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 336,905); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3i
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 227g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (82/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei nova 3i by 92.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 3i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (99/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (78/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (82/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.