Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $230 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 59/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 975,254); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is noticeably lighter (193g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 193g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $599
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 27 points higher (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100, 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 X70 Refresh Edition (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
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 X70 Refresh Edition and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 74.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $369. Honor X70 Refresh Edition was $369 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (94/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh Edition over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.