Huawei P20 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $649 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 30/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 52 points (82/100 vs 30/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei P20

Performance 34
Display 45
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 83
Value for money 0

Vivo iQOO 15T

Performance 97
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 86

What makes Huawei P20 better?

  • Lighter: 165g vs 216g

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 470805
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1617
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $649

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 52 points higher (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P20 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (65/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (83/100 vs 44/100).

Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei P20 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 470805 4704310
Geekbench Single 420 3293
Geekbench Multi 1617 10243
Display 5.8" LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2240x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 22W 100W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm —
Weight 165 g 216 g
Launch price $649 $499

Camera comparison

Huawei P20

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera

Display comparison

Huawei P20

  • 5.8" LCD
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
45
display

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Huawei P20

  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P20 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P20 HiSilicon Kirin 970
30/100
470805 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +90.0%
4704310 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei P20 by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei P20

$649

Vivo iQOO 15T

$499

Launch price difference: $150. Vivo iQOO 15T was $150 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (97/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (99/100 vs 45/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (65/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (75/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (83/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 52 points (82/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P20 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.