Huawei P30 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei P30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3650); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 215g).
Huawei P30
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 165g vs 215g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3650 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei P30 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P30 — 2/100, 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 P30 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (84/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei P30 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3650 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $599 |
Huawei P30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P30
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei P30
- 3650 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 P30 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei P30 by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (94/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (84/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P30 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P30 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei P30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P30 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P30 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P30 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei P30 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.