Honor X5 (2023) vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor X5 (2023) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, 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 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 163,723); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5 (2023) doesn't; the Honor X5 (2023) is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5 (2023)
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor X5 (2023) better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5 (2023) vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 9/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (99/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 (2023) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5 (2023) | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.6×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X5 (2023)
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5 (2023)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5 (2023) and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor X5 (2023) by 96.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5 (2023)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (99/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5 (2023) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5 (2023) by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5 (2023) and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor X5 (2023) has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5 (2023) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5 (2023) 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.