Head to head

Huawei nova 15 vs vivo V80 Lite

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 May 2026.

The short answer

The Huawei nova 15 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The vivo V80 Lite still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei nova 15 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 145,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei nova 15 takes it by 15.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Huawei nova 15 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Huawei nova 15 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging vivo V80 Lite leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Huawei nova 15 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Huawei nova 15 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei nova 15 costs PKR 21,000 less.
  • vivo V80 Lite packs a 2,050 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei nova 15 charges 22W faster.
  • Huawei nova 15 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Huawei nova 15 ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Huawei nova 15 if…

you care most about performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the vivo V80 Lite if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 15 vivo V80 Lite
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 124,999 Cheaper PKR 145,999
Design & build
Release date December 22 2025 August 24, 2026
Dimensions 161.9 mm x 75.5 mm x 7.2 mm 164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White)
Weight 196 g Better 197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White)
Water resistance No official IP rating IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1084 × 2412 pixels (FHD+) 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness
Protection basic scratch-resistant glass Schott Xensation Alpha
Performance
Chipset Kirin series MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU not confirmed Mali-G615 MC2
Operating system HarmonyOS (China) / EMUI (Global, no Google services) Android 16, OriginOS 6
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB (expected) Better 8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB )
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide, primary) 8 MP (ultrawide) 2 MP (depth/macro) LED flash HDR Panorama Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash
Selfie camera 60 MP (wide, autofocus expected) Better 32 MP, f/2.0, Wide
Video recording 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh, Better
Wired charging 66W fast charging Better 44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth 5.2 5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass.
USB USB Type-C 2.0 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei nova 15 or vivo V80 Lite?

Huawei nova 15 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money. vivo V80 Lite can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Huawei nova 15 and vivo V80 Lite in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 15 is listed at PKR 124,999 and vivo V80 Lite at PKR 145,999. That makes Huawei nova 15 cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 15 or vivo V80 Lite?

Huawei nova 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 15 or vivo V80 Lite?

vivo V80 Lite leads on battery. Huawei nova 15 carries a 5000 mAh cell and vivo V80 Lite a 7050 mAh cell, with 66W and 44W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 15 or vivo V80 Lite?

Huawei nova 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 15 runs the Kirin series while vivo V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.