Huawei nova 5z vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei nova 5z (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 565,851); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5z doesn't; the Huawei nova 5z is noticeably lighter (178g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5z
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei nova 5z better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 215g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5z vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5z | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5z and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei nova 5z by 84.9% 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (94/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5z or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5z and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei nova 5z has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5z or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 5z or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5z 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.