Huawei nova Flip S vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Huawei nova Flip S (2025) runs on the Kirin 8030, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $700 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 57/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4440); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,146,138); the Huawei nova Flip S is noticeably lighter (195g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Flip S
Performance 65
Display 82
Camera 40
Battery 41
Portability 73
Value for money 26
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Huawei nova Flip S better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 216g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1146138
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1389
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4125
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4440 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $700

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Flip S vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 25 points higher (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 65/100). 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 41/100). Value score: Huawei nova Flip S — 26/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (73/100 vs 44/100).

Huawei nova Flip S: The Huawei nova Flip S is a better fit for active users.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Flip S Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Kirin 8030 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1146138 3815522
Geekbench Single 1389 3228
Geekbench Multi 4125 9553
Display 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1136x2690 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4440 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 5.1 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm
Weight 195 g 216 g
Launch price $700 $499
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Flip S
  • 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1136x2690
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Flip S
  • 4440 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova Flip S and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova Flip S Kirin 8030
57/100
1146138 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +70.0%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei nova Flip S by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Flip S
$700
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $201. Vivo iQOO 15T was $201 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (95/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (99/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (65/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S (75/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (73/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Flip S or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip S by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Flip S and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Huawei nova Flip S has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Flip S 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 Flip S or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Flip S over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Huawei nova Flip S is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.