Honor 90 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor 90 Lite (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $250 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 530,583); the Honor 90 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Honor 90 Lite
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $599
- Better portability (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor 90 Lite — 30/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (76/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 Lite | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $599 |
Honor 90 Lite
- Main: 100MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 90 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 90 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor 90 Lite and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor 90 Lite by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $349. Honor 90 Lite was $349 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (94/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (78/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite (85/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (76/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 Lite by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor 90 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 Lite over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor 90 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.