Honor X8 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor X8 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, 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 32/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 477,542); the Honor X8 5G is noticeably lighter (194g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8 5G
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor X8 5G better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 227g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (78/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 5G | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 477542 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1816 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 52 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8 5G
- 6.5" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 5G and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor X8 5G by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (99/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (78/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 5G by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor X8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 5/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 5G 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.