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 (2,805,332 vs 2,107,301); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Better camera (55/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 70/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2805332 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W 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)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 58/100)
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 — 44/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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 Huawei Pura X Max and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 2805332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 100W | |
| 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 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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 24.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1070. Vivo iQOO 15R was $1070 cheaper at launch.
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 Huawei Pura X Max and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.