Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $2799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5600); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,825,771); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $2799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 90/100; 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 XT 2 Ultimate (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 11047 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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 XT 2 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2200. Vivo iQOO 15 was $2200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.