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 (3,740,528 vs 1,146,138); the Huawei nova Flip S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Huawei nova Flip S
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 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)
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 — 26/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 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).
| Specification | Huawei nova Flip S | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9494 | |
| 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 |
Huawei nova Flip S
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
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
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 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $101. Vivo iQOO 15 was $101 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.