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; estimated prices are $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 (3,740,528 vs 2,107,301); the Huawei Pura X Max is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.1mm).
Huawei Pura X Max
Vivo iQOO 15
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better portability (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $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)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 44/100)
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). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 44/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (84/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9494 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $1520 | $599 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
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 43.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $921. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $921.
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (84/100 vs 44/100).
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.