Honor Play 80 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor Play 80 Plus (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $240 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Play 80 Plus has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 593,849).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Plus
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor Play 80 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $240 vs $599
- Better portability (53/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 48/100). 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 62/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Plus — 36/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Plus | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 593849 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2328 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $240 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Plus
- 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 80 Plus
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Plus and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor Play 80 Plus by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $359. Honor Play 80 Plus was $359 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (94/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus (85/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Plus is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Plus by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Play 80 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Plus 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 80 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 80 Plus 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.