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 (3,758,268 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P30
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei P30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 215g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 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)
Comparison verdict
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 — 4/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P30 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9287 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P30
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P30 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei P30 by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.