Huawei nova 4 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Huawei nova 4 (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 36/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 470,805); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 4 doesn't; the Huawei nova 4 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 by 46 points (82/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 4
Performance 34
Display 57
Camera 34
Battery 16
Portability 78
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Huawei nova 4 better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 216g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • 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 48MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 4 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 46 points higher (82/100 vs 36/100). 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 34/100). 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 4 (95/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (75/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 4 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (78/100 vs 44/100).

Huawei nova 4: The Huawei nova 4 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 4 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Hisilicon Kirin 970 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 470805 3815522
Geekbench Single 420 3228
Geekbench Multi 1617 9553
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2310 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 3750 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 25 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.0×75.1×7.8 mm
Weight 172 g 216 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 25MP
34
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 4
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2310
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 4
  • 3750 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
16
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 4 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 4 Hisilicon Kirin 970
36/100
470805 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +87.7%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei nova 4 by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 4
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (95/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (99/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (65/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (75/100 vs 16/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 4 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (78/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 4 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 by 46 points (82/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 4 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Huawei nova 4 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 4 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 4 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 4 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Huawei nova 4 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.