Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Huawei Y9 (2018) (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 22/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2018) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2018) is noticeably lighter (170g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 60 points (82/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Performance 2
Display 58
Camera 13
Battery 32
Portability 78
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Huawei Y9 (2018) better?
  • Lighter: 170g vs 216g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 215
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 810
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2018) vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 60 points higher (82/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (95/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (65/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (78/100 vs 44/100).

Huawei Y9 (2018): The Huawei Y9 (2018) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Y9 (2018) Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 659 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3815522
Geekbench Single 215 3228
Geekbench Multi 810 9553
Display 5.9" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 16 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.2×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 170 g 216 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 13MP
13
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
  • 5.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2018)
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (95/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (99/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (65/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) (75/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2018) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (78/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2018) by 60 points (82/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2018) and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Huawei Y9 (2018) has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2018) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2018) over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Huawei Y9 (2018) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.