Huawei P50 Pocket vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei P50 Pocket (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1410 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-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 (3,758,268 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei P50 Pocket doesn't; the Huawei P50 Pocket is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50 Pocket
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei P50 Pocket better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1410
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P50 Pocket vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Huawei P50 Pocket — 14/100, 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 P50 Pocket (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P50 Pocket | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2790x1188 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1410 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2790x1188
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P50 Pocket
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 P50 Pocket and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei P50 Pocket by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $811. Vivo iQOO 15 was $811 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (94/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket (85/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 Pocket notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 Pocket by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 Pocket and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei P50 Pocket has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 Pocket or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 Pocket over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei P50 Pocket is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.