Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $2799 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 72/100 vs 70/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5600); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (3,047,741 vs 1,825,771); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3047741 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $2799
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 2 points higher (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 68/100; 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 15R notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3047741 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9119 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 40.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2349. Vivo iQOO 15R was $2349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (90/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (90/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.