Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 736,755); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 233g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
Performance 52
Display 74
Camera
Battery 30
Portability 34
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) better?

  • Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 736755
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 928
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2875
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Lighter: 215g vs 233g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).

Huawei Mate 20 X (5G): The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) Vivo iQOO 15
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 736755 3740528
Geekbench Single 928 3041
Geekbench Multi 2875 9494
Display 7.2" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2244 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 174.6×85.4×8.4 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 233 g 215 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Front: 24MP
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
  • 7.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2244
  • Refresh rate: —
74
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) HiSilicon Kirin 980
50/100
736755 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +80.3%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (94/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (99/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (85/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) 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.