Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1050 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,817,788 vs 2,101,808); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (68/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2817788 vs 2101808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $1050
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; 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 15R notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (62/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 25.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Vivo iQOO 15R was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (93/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (68/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (62/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max edges out the Vivo iQOO 15R by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (93/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.