Huawei Pura 90 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90 Plus (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9025, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $815 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5700); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,325,732).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Plus better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 220g vs 227g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1325732
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4199
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $815
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Plus — 54/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Plus (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Plus | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9025 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1325732 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1420 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4199 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1276x2848 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.1×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $815 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1276x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Plus and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90 Plus by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $16. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $16 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Plus (99/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Plus — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.