Honor 90 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 530,583); the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90 Lite
Performance 42
Display 54
Camera 21
Battery 36
Portability 76
Value for money 30
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 90
What makes Honor 90 Lite better?
  • Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $799

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 530583
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2032
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 21/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor 90 Lite — 30/100, 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 90 Lite (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 35/100).

Honor 90 Lite: The Honor 90 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 90 Lite Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 530583 4602290
Geekbench Single 724 3640
Geekbench Multi 2032 11033
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 35W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 73
Main camera 100 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 179 g 227 g
Launch price $250 $799
Camera comparison
Honor 90 Lite
  • Main: 100MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
21
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Honor 90 Lite
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor 90 Lite
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 90 Lite and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 90 Lite MediaTek Dimensity 6020
39/100
530583 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +88.5%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor 90 Lite by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 90 Lite
$250
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Launch price difference: $549. Honor 90 Lite was $549 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (99/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (99/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (78/100 vs 21/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (92/100 vs 36/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 21/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Honor 90 Lite 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.