Honor 8X vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor 8X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $260 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 336,905); the Honor 8X is noticeably lighter (175g vs 227g).
Honor 8X
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 175g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $799
- Better portability (76/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3750 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Honor 8X vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Honor 8X — 0/100, 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 8X (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (92/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Honor 8X | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×76.6×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $799 |
Honor 8X
- Main: 20MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 8X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 8X
- 3750 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 8X and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor 8X by 92.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $539. Honor 8X was $539 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (99/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (78/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X (92/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8X significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8X or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 8X by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8X and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 8X has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8X or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8X or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8X over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 8X 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.