Huawei Pura X Max vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1520 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5300); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Better portability (58/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1520
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (58/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Huawei Pura X Max by 54.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $721. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $721 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (99/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (92/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (58/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.