Honor X7 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor X7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 31/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 424,216); the Honor X7 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor X7 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $599
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Honor X7 — 22/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 61 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×77.2×8.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X7
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 X7 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor X7 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Honor X7 was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (94/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7 is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X7 by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor X7 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7 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.