Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 592,015); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (92/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.