Huawei Pura 90 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei Pura 90 Plus (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9025, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $815 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 88/100 vs 70/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5700); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,325,732).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Plus better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1325732
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4199
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $815
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Plus — 54/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 90/100; 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 Pura 90 Plus (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Plus | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9025 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1325732 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.1×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $815 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Plus and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Pura 90 Plus by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $216. Vivo iQOO 15 was $216 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Plus (98/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Plus — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Pura 90 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (98/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.