Huawei nova 9 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 215g).
Huawei nova 9
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 175g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Better portability (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (84/100 vs 30/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $599 |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 9 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei nova 9 by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei nova 9 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (94/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (85/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (76/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (84/100 vs 30/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei nova 9 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.