Huawei nova 5z vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei nova 5z (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 565,851); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5z doesn't; the Huawei nova 5z is noticeably lighter (178g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5z
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova 5z better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 227g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5z vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (69/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5z | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5z and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei nova 5z by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 5z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (69/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5z or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5z and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 5z has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5z or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5z or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5z over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.