Honor X5b vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor X5b (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 24/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 193,858); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b doesn't; the Honor X5b is noticeably lighter (194g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor X5b better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 215g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5b vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 62 points higher (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5b | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5b
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X5b
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5b
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 X5b and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor X5b by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (94/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b by 62 points (86/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5b or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5b 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.