Honor 500 Smart vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor 500 Smart (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 41/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5260); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 528,398); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 500 Smart doesn't; the Honor 500 Smart is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Smart
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor 500 Smart better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Smart vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 45 points higher (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Smart | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Smart
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Smart
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 500 Smart and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor 500 Smart by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (94/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Smart notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 Smart by 45 points (86/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Smart and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor 500 Smart has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Smart or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Smart 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.