Huawei Mate X5 vs vivo iQOO 15R 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
Huawei Mate X5 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Huawei Mate X5
vivo iQOO 15R 5G
Huawei Mate X5 wins 3 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedHuawei Mate X59086
- CameraHuawei Mate X59180
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryvivo iQOO 15R 5G8895
- DisplayHuawei Mate X59084
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- Valuevivo iQOO 15R 5G5585
- vivo iQOO 15R 5G has the bigger battery7,600 mAh vs 5,060 mAh
- Huawei Mate X5 has the bigger screen7.85" vs 6.59"
- vivo iQOO 15R 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 vs HiSilicon Kirin 9000S
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Huawei Mate X5 wins — BeastScore 86.3/100
The Huawei Mate X5 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger screen (7.85" vs 6.59"). The vivo iQOO 15R 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (7,600 mAh vs 5,060 mAh).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Larger display: 7.85" vs 6.59"
Larger battery: 7,600 mAh vs 5,060 mAh
Common questions
Which is better: Huawei Mate X5 or vivo iQOO 15R 5G?
The Huawei Mate X5 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger screen (7.85" vs 6.59"). The vivo iQOO 15R 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (7,600 mAh vs 5,060 mAh). BeastScore: Huawei Mate X5 86.3/100, vivo iQOO 15R 5G 85.9/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Huawei Mate X5 and vivo iQOO 15R 5G?
Huawei Mate X5 has a 7.85-inch display and 5060 mAh battery. vivo iQOO 15R 5G has a 6.59-inch display and 7600 mAh battery.
How do Huawei Mate X5 and vivo iQOO 15R 5G compare for speed?
Huawei Mate X5 scores 90/100 for performance; vivo iQOO 15R 5G scores 86/100.
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