Honor X7e vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor X7e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, 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 40/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7e has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 358,608); the Honor X7e is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7e
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor X7e better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $599
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7e vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 46 points higher (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Honor X7e — 40/100, 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 X7e (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7e is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7e | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1010 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.9×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor X7e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X7e
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7e
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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 X7e and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor X7e by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Honor X7e was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (94/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor X7e (85/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7e is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7e or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X7e by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X7e and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor X7e has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7e or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X7e or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7e 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.