Honor Magic8 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 Lite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $299 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 969,048); the Honor Magic8 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Honor Magic8 Lite
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $799
- Better portability (70/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 969048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1071
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3057
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Lite — 56/100, 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 Magic8 Lite (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (70/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Lite | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $799 |
Honor Magic8 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8 Lite
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor Magic8 Lite and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor Magic8 Lite by 78.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Honor Magic8 Lite was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (99/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite (92/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (70/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic8 Lite by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Lite over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 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.