Honor X40i vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, 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 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 515,647); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X40i
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor X40i better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 227g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 40/100). 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 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (80/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X40i | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X40i
- 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 X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X40i and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor X40i by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X40i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (92/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (80/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i 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 X40i or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i 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.