Huawei nova 5 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei nova 5 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 45/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 565,851); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5 doesn't; the Huawei nova 5 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 216g).
Huawei nova 5
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 171g vs 216g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 37 points higher (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (95/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (75/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (84/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 171 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 5 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei nova 5 by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (95/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (65/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (75/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (84/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei nova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei nova 5 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.