Honor Play 80 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor Play 80 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 617,626); the Honor Play 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 80 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor Play 80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Better portability (52/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 80 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Honor Play 80 Pro — 52/100, 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 Pro (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 80 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1610 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 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 | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.9×76.8×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP 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 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1610
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 80 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 80 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor Play 80 Pro by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Honor Play 80 Pro was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (99/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 80 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play 80 Pro by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 80 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Play 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 80 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 80 Pro 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 Pro 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.