Honor 500 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $380 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $599
- Better portability (62/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 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 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). 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 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor 500 by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $219. Honor 500 was $219 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
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 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (78/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.