Honor 50 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 783,606); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor 50 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $799
- Better portability (77/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 36/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (77/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 50 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 50 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor 50 by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Honor 50 was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (92/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (77/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 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.