Honor Play 5T Youth vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor Play 5T Youth (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 199,111); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 5T Youth doesn't; the Honor Play 5T Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 5T Youth
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor Play 5T Youth better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 215g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 5T Youth vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 5T Youth and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 5T Youth | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Magic UI 4.0, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.2×76.0×9.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 5T Youth
- Main: 13MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 5T Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 5T Youth
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 5T Youth and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor Play 5T Youth by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 5T Youth
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (94/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (99/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 5T Youth and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 5T Youth by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 5T Youth and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Play 5T Youth has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 5T Youth or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 5T Youth 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.