Huawei Mate 20 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 227g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (92/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 20 by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (99/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (78/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (92/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 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.