Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 84/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 3,126,402); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7400 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 86/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 5 points higher (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor 500 Pro (China) by 32.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra edges out the Honor 500 Pro (China) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.