Huawei Mate 20 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Huawei Mate 20
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (64/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $599 |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Mate 20 by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (94/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (99/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (78/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.