Honor X40 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 592,015); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40 doesn't; the Honor X40 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor X40 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 215g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor X40 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (77/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor X40 by 84.2% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (94/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor X40 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (77/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X40 by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor X40 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40 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.