Huawei Pura 90 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei Pura 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $640 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 1,248,520); the Huawei Pura 90 is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei Pura 90 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1248520
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $640
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 — 56/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 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 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1248520 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2856 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×78.1×7.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $640 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Pura 90 by 66.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. Vivo iQOO 15 was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 (94/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Pura 90 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Pura 90 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.