Huawei nova 3i vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 28/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 336,905); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3i
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 215g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 58 points higher (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (94/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (82/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei nova 3i by 91.0% 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (94/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (78/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (82/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 58 points (86/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.