Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 30 Pro better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 27W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 Pro — 12/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 30 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1176 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 27W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.1×73.1×8.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1176
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 27W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (99/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (92/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 Pro by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.