Huawei Mate 30 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Huawei Mate 30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 990, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $800 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 45/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Huawei Mate 30 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 30
Performance 47
Display 55
Camera 39
Battery 41
Portability 57
Value for money 2
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Huawei Mate 30 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 216g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 780
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3200
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $800

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 30 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 37 points higher (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 30 — 2/100, 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 30 (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

Huawei Mate 30: The Huawei Mate 30 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 30 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 990 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3815522
Geekbench Single 780 3228
Geekbench Multi 3200 9553
Display 6.6" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2340x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 27W 0W
Main camera 40 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 160.8×76.1×8.4 mm
Weight 196 g 216 g
Launch price $800 $499
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 30
  • Main: 40MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
39
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 30
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
55
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 27W
41
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 30
$800
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $301. Vivo iQOO 15T was $301 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (95/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (99/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (65/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 (75/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 30 by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 30 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Huawei Mate 30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 30 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 30 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Huawei Mate 30 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.