Honor Play20C vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor Play20C (2026) runs on the Unisoc T610, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play20C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play20C
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor Play20C better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 227g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play20C vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). 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 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play20C is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play20C | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T610 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1576 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 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 | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play20C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Play20C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play20C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play20C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (92/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play20C is a bit better (43/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play20C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play20C and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor Play20C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play20C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play20C 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.