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 (3,758,268 vs 736,755); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 233g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- 7.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2244
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
Price unknownDetailed 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 Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.