Honor 8S vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 19/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 155,362); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor 8S better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 227g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 70 points higher (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 10/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 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 | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8S and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor 8S by 96.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 8S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (99/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 70 points (89/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S 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 8S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.