Huawei Pura X Max vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1520 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5300); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better portability (58/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1520
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 X Max (94/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Pura X Max by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $921. Vivo iQOO 15 was $921 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (94/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (78/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura X Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.