Honor X8 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor X8 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $260 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 424,216); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor X8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $799
- Better portability (78/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Honor X8 — 24/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2, Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.7×7.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $260 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor X8 by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $539. Honor X8 was $539 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (92/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor X8 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8 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.