Honor 20i vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor 20i (2019) 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 31/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 24 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 Honor 20i doesn't; the Honor 20i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20i
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor 20i better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 215g
- Better portability (81/100 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 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20i vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). 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 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (94/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (81/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20i | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20i
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 20i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20i
- 3400 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 Honor 20i and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor 20i by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 20i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (94/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (99/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (78/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 20i (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (81/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20i or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 20i by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20i and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor 20i has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20i or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20i or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20i 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.