Honor 500 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $380 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 59/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 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 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Honor 500
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7400 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $380 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6694
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 25 points higher (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $380 | $799 |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 500 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor 500 by 49.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $419. Honor 500 is cheaper by $419.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (74/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (86/100 vs 69/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 500 by 25 points (84/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.