Honor Magic5 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $300 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic5 Lite is noticeably lighter (175g vs 215g).
Honor Magic5 Lite
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $599
- Better portability (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Lite — 44/100, 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 Magic5 Lite (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (75/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $599 |
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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 Magic5 Lite and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor Magic5 Lite by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $299. Honor Magic5 Lite was $299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (94/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (75/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Magic5 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.