Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (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 $1250 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-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 1,622,749).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better portability (39/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1622749
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1250
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 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 90s Pro Max (99/100 vs 68/100). 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 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $451. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $451 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (99/100 vs 68/100).
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 and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max 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.