Huawei Mate 80 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5750); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,589,460); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 227g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5750 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 80 (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (99/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.