Honor X5c vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor X5c (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5260); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 358,608); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5c doesn't; the Honor X5c is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5c
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor X5c better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 227g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5c vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 30/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5c | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5c
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X5c
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5c
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5c and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor X5c by 92.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5c
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (99/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (68/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5c or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5c by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5c and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor X5c has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5c 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 X5c or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5c 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.