Huawei P20 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei P20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 37/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei P20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 227g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 52 points higher (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Pro — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (92/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (73/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei P20 Pro by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (92/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (73/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 52 points (89/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.