Huawei Mate 20 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 39/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 216g).
Huawei Mate 20
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 188g vs 216g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 43 points higher (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (65/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (75/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (64/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $499 |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei Mate 20 by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Vivo iQOO 15T was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (99/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (65/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (75/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (64/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.