Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $230 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 59/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 975,254); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is noticeably lighter (193g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 8000 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $499
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 23 points higher (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (65/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh Edition and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $269. Honor X70 Refresh Edition was $269 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (97/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (65/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (65/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 23 points (82/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh Edition over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.