Huawei Mate 90 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $895 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6600); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,582,664).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 227g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1582664
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $895
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 90 — 60/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (99/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1582664 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2832 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $895 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 90 by 65.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $96. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $96 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (99/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 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.