Huawei nova 5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Huawei nova 5 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 48/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 736,755); the Huawei nova 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5 Pro
Performance 52
Display 83
Camera 36
Battery 17
Portability 84
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Huawei nova 5 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 215g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 736755
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 928
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2875
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 38 points higher (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (85/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (84/100 vs 48/100).

Huawei nova 5 Pro: The Huawei nova 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 5 Pro Vivo iQOO 15
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 736755 3740528
Geekbench Single 928 3041
Geekbench Multi 2875 9494
Display 6.4" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 171 g 215 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5 Pro
  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5 Pro
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 5 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 5 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 980
48/100
736755 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +80.3%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei nova 5 Pro by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5 Pro
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (94/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (78/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (85/100 vs 17/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (84/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Huawei nova 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Huawei nova 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.