Huawei P20 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei P20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 37/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 215g).
Huawei P20 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 180g vs 215g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $899
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 49 points higher (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Pro — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (85/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (73/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei P20 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $599 |
Huawei P20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P20 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei P20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei P20 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei P20 Pro by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Vivo iQOO 15 was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (94/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (85/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (73/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 49 points (86/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei P20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.