Huawei nova 5T vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei nova 5T (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 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3750); 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 5T is noticeably lighter (174g vs 215g).
Huawei nova 5T
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 174g vs 215g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5T vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). 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 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (76/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 5T | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Huawei nova 5T
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 5T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 5T
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei nova 5T and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei nova 5T by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 5T
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (94/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (85/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (76/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5T or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5T and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei nova 5T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5T or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5T or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5T over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei nova 5T 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.