Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB vs vivo Y 31 S 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 5 of the specs we have recorded, and the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB is cheaper by SAR 28 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 28
  • More memory for multitasking (16 GB vs 8 GB)
  • More space for photos and apps (256 GB vs 8 GB)
  • Larger screen size: 17.06 in vs 6.75 in

The deciding difference here: storage and memory (RAM) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Storage

    8 GB✓ 256 GB
  • Memory (RAM)

    ✓ 16 GB8 GB
  • Screen size

    6.75 in✓ 17.06 in

Specifications side by side

15 of 15 specs

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Spec
HuaweiSAR 1,191
Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB specs
vivoSAR 1,219
vivo Y 31 S 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 1,191SAR 1,219
Storage8 GB✓ 256 GB
Memory (RAM)✓ 16 GB8 GB
Battery capacity—6,500 mAh
Main camera50 MP—
5G—Yes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB?

Storage is higher on the vivo Y 31 S 256GB: 256 GB vs 8 GB on the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB?

Memory (RAM) is higher on the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB: 16 GB vs 8 GB on the vivo Y 31 S 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in screen size between the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB?

Screen size is higher on the vivo Y 31 S 256GB: 17.06 in vs 6.75 in on the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in display type between the Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB and the vivo Y 31 S 256GB?

Huawei Nova 15 Max 8GB: OLED; vivo Y 31 S 256GB: LCD. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.