Honor 90 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 840,330); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).
Honor 90
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $799
- Better portability (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 58/100, 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 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Honor 90 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $799 |
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor 90 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor 90 by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Honor 90 was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (78/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor 90 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.