Honor Play20C vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor Play20C (2026) runs on the Unisoc T610, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 88/100 vs 31/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play20C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play20C
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor Play20C better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 215g
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play20C vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 57 points higher (88/100 vs 31/100). 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 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play20C | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T610 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 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 | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play20C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play20C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play20C or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C by 57 points (88/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play20C and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor Play20C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play20C or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play20C 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.