Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $750 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,247,061).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $750 vs $799
- Better portability (48/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1247061
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1247061 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 72.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Huawei Pura 90 Pro was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (78/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.