Honor Play 50 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor Play 50 Plus (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 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 43/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 530,583); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 50 Plus doesn't; the Honor Play 50 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Honor Play 50 Plus
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 50 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 43 points higher (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (99/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 50 Plus | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $599 |
Honor Play 50 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Play 50 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- 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 Play 50 Plus and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor Play 50 Plus by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 50 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (94/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (99/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 50 Plus is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 50 Plus by 43 points (86/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 50 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Play 50 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 50 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 50 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Play 50 Plus 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.