Honor Play 40 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor Play 40 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 35/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 477,542); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 40 doesn't; the Honor Play 40 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 40
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor Play 40 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 40 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 51 points higher (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 40 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 40
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 40
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 Play 40 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor Play 40 by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (94/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 40 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 40 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 40 by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 40 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Play 40 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 40 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 40 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 40 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.