Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $880 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 72/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,617,928); the Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably lighter (216g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 216g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $880
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 10 points higher (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 231 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 65.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $381. Vivo iQOO 15T was $381 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.