Huawei nova Y73 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei nova Y73 (2025) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6620); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 343,622); the Huawei nova Y73 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y73
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei nova Y73 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 227g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6620 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y73 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y73 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y73 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6620 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y73
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y73
- 6620 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y73 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei nova Y73 by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y73
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 (92/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y73 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y73 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y73 by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y73 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei nova Y73 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y73 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y73 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y73 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.