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).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Performance 52
Display 41
Camera 25
Battery 23
Portability 64
Value for money 0
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 216g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Huawei Mate 20: The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
25
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • 6.5" LCD
  • Resolution: 2244x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
41
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 20 HiSilicon Kirin 980
39/100
736755 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +80.7%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei Mate 20 by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20
$799
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $300. Vivo iQOO 15T was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.