Huawei Pura 90 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $640 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,248,520); the Huawei Pura 90 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $640 vs $799
- Better portability (63/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1248520
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 — 56/100, 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 (99/100 vs 66/100). 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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1248520 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×78.1×7.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $640 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2856
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90 by 72.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $159. Huawei Pura 90 was $159 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (99/100 vs 66/100).
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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 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.