Huawei Mate 50 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $700 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 60/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4460); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 216g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $700
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 22 points higher (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 34/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 202 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei Mate 50 by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Vivo iQOO 15T was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (99/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (65/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (75/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.