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; estimated prices are $380 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 77/100 vs 59/100 (a 18-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 (3,740,528 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Honor 500
Vivo iQOO 15
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $380 vs $599
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 69/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2070
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 6694
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 18 points higher (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 leads (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (84/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Honor 500 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2070 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6694 | 9300 | |
| 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, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $380 | $599 |
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
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
We compared Honor 500 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor 500 by 37.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $219. Honor 500 is cheaper by $219.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (78/100 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 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (74/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (52/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (84/100 vs 69/100).
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 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (78/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.