Huawei nova 3i vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 28/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3340); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 336,905); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't; the Huawei nova 3i is noticeably lighter (169g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 3i
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Huawei nova 3i better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 216g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3340 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 54 points higher (82/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 26/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (97/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (65/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (82/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 169 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei nova 3i by 92.8% 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 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (97/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (65/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i (75/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (82/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3i by 54 points (82/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 3i 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 3i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.