Huawei nova Flip S vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei nova Flip S (2025) runs on the Kirin 8030, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $700 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 57/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4440); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 1,146,138); the Huawei nova Flip S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Flip S
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei nova Flip S better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4440 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $700
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Flip S vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 29 points higher (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 65/100). 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 41/100). Value score: Huawei nova Flip S — 28/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 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 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (73/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Flip S | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1136x2690 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4440 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 | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Flip S
- 4440 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
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Flip S and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei nova Flip S by 69.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Vivo iQOO 15 was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (94/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (85/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (73/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S by 29 points (86/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Flip S and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei nova Flip S has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Flip S 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 Flip S or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Flip S over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei nova Flip S is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.