Honor Play 80 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $240 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Plus has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 593,849); the Honor Play 80 Plus is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Plus
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 80 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7400 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $240 vs $799
- Better portability (53/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Plus — 36/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $240 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Plus and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $559. Honor Play 80 Plus was $559 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (99/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (92/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.