Huawei Mate 80 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5750); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 1,589,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 203g vs 215g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 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 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Mate 80 by 57.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (94/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.