Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 227g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (99/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y9 (2018) | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- Main: 16MP f/2.2
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 5.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (99/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (99/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (92/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.