Honor 500 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $380 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 2,344,395); the Honor 500 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $499
- Better portability (62/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T notably outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (62/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Honor 500 by 50.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $119. Honor 500 was $119 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (62/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Honor 500 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.