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 (3,740,528 vs 195,539); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b doesn't; the Honor X5b is noticeably lighter (194g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X5b by 62 points (86/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 48
Portability 55
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Honor X5b better?
  • Lighter: 194g vs 215g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 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).

Honor X5b: The Honor X5b 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 X5b Vivo iQOO 15
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 195539 3740528
Geekbench Single 189 3041
Geekbench Multi 781 9494
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/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Honor X5b
  • 6.6" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Honor X5b
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
48
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 X5b and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X5b MediaTek Helio G36
24/100
195539 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +94.8%
3740528 AnTuTu

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 unknown
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Detailed 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 Honor X5b 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.