Honor Play 40 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Honor Play 40 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 40/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 515,647); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 40 Plus is noticeably lighter (196g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40 Plus
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Honor Play 40 Plus better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 216g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 42 points higher (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (59/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 Plus | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 40 Plus and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Honor Play 40 Plus by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 40 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (65/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus (75/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (59/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 Plus by 42 points (82/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor Play 40 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.