Honor X40 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 592,015); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't; the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor X40 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 227g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 46/100). 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 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X40 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (77/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X40
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor X40 by 87.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X40 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (92/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (77/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 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 X40 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 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.