Huawei nova 9 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 52/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Huawei nova 9 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 216g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 30 points higher (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei nova 9 — 26/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (76/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei nova 9 by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (65/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (75/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (76/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 30 points (82/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.