Huawei Y9 (2019) vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Huawei Y9 (2019) (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 29/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 336,905); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2019) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2019) is noticeably lighter (173g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y9 (2019)
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Huawei Y9 (2019) better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 215g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y9 (2019) vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 57 points higher (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (94/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (74/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y9 (2019) | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Y9 (2019) and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Huawei Y9 (2019) by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Y9 (2019)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (94/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (74/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y9 (2019) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y9 (2019) and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Huawei Y9 (2019) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y9 (2019) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y9 (2019) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y9 (2019) over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.