Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $880 and $450. Both devices score the same overall rating of 72/100. Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (3,047,741 vs 1,617,928); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3047741 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $880
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15R received the same MobileRank rating — 72/100. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 68/100; 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 15R notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3047741 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 46.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $430. Vivo iQOO 15R was $430 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (62/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
Both devices scored 72/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO 15R (90/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (90/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.