Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 72/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (3,047,741 vs 1,902,468); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3047741 vs 1902468
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 234g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (62/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3047741 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO 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 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
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 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (62/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges out the Vivo iQOO 15R by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (90/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.