Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $880 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 72/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 1,617,928); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Overall rating 72/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $880
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 14 points higher (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (94/100 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 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 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 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 57.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $281. Vivo iQOO 15 was $281 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (94/100 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 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max 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.