Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Vivo Y15a
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo Y15a (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 26/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 199,111); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y15a doesn't; the Vivo Y15a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Vivo Y15a
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y15a better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 231g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y15a, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (72/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y15a (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y15a (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y15a (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y15a (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y15a notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (68/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Vivo Y15a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.0×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y15a
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y15a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo Y15a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Vivo Y15a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Vivo Y15a by 712.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y15a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y15a (67/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y15a (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y15a (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y15a (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y15a notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (68/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y15a?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y15a by 46 points (72/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Vivo Y15a?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo Y15a — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y15a?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y15a?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Vivo Y15a?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.