Huawei nova Flip S vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei nova Flip S (2025) runs on the Kirin 8030, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4440); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,146,138); the Huawei nova Flip S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Huawei nova Flip S
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $799
- Better portability (73/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4440 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Flip S vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei nova Flip S — 26/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (73/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Flip S | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1136x2690 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4440 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $799 |
Huawei nova Flip S
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova Flip S
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova Flip S
- 4440 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei nova Flip S and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei nova Flip S by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $99. Huawei nova Flip S was $99 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (92/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (73/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Flip S and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Flip S has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Flip S over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Flip S is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.