Honor 50 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 781,542); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 215g).
Honor 50
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $599
- Better portability (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 46/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (77/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor 50 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $599 |
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor 50 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor 50 by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $199. Honor 50 was $199 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (94/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (77/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor 50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.