Honor 7C vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor 7C (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 18/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 176,718); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 7C doesn't; the Honor 7C is noticeably lighter (164g vs 227g).
Honor 7C
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 164g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $799
- Better portability (83/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 176718
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 831
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 13/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 7C vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 71 points higher (89/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor 7C — 6/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (99/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (83/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Honor 7C | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 176718 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 301 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 831 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×76.7×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $799 |
Honor 7C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 7C
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 7C
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 7C and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor 7C by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $629. Honor 7C was $629 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (99/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 7C significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (83/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Honor 7C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 7C by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 7C and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 7C has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 7C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 7C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Honor 7C over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 7C is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.