Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 75/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,902,468); the Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably lighter (216g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 248g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 7 points higher (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 248 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 59.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.