Huawei Pura X Max vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1520 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5300); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,817,788 vs 2,107,301); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Better camera (55/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2817788 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $1520
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; 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 15R notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (93/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Huawei Pura X Max by 25.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1070. Vivo iQOO 15R was $1070 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (93/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (55/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (93/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.