Honor 50 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $400 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 783,606); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Honor 50 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $499
- Better portability (77/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Honor 50 — 36/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor 50 (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (77/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 50 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 50 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Honor 50 by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Honor 50 was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor 50 (65/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (75/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (77/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor 50 by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.