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 (3,758,268 vs 736,755); the Huawei nova 5T is noticeably lighter (174g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5T
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei nova 5T better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 215g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 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)
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5T | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5T and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei nova 5T by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.