Honor 90 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 912,649); the Honor 90 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $599
- Better portability (71/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (71/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor 90 by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Honor 90 was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (94/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (78/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (71/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor 90 by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.