Huawei nova Y90 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei nova Y90 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova Y90 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y90
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei nova Y90 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y90 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y90 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y90
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 Y90 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei nova Y90 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y90
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (94/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (85/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y90 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei nova Y90 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y90 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.