Honor X50 vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Honor X50 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 736,675); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X50 doesn't; the Honor X50 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X50
Performance 52
Display 82
Camera 39
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Honor X50 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 215g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2719
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X50 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor X50 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (68/100 vs 48/100).

Honor X50: The Honor X50 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X50 Vivo iQOO 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 736675 3740528
Geekbench Single 935 3041
Geekbench Multi 2719 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2652 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 35W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 6000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 185 g 215 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Honor X50
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Honor X50
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2652
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor X50
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 35W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X50 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
54/100
736675 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +80.3%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor X50 by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X50
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (94/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor X50 (99/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (78/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 (85/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor X50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (68/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X50 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X50 by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X50 and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Honor X50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X50 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X50 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Honor X50 over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Honor X50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.