Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1049 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 49/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 216g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1049
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 33 points higher (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 8/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (59/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Vivo iQOO 15T was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (65/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (75/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (59/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 33 points (82/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the 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.