Huawei P20 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $649 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 215g).
Huawei P20
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 165g vs 215g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $599 vs $649
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). 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 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (84/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Huawei P20 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.8" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $649 | $599 |
Huawei P20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P20
- 5.8" LCD
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei P20
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Huawei P20 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei P20 by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (99/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (83/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (84/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei P20 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.