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 421,228); the Honor X8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 227g).
Honor X8
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $799
- Better portability (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- 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)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 26/100)
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). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 26/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (90/100 vs 26/100).
| Specification | Honor X8 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 11033 | |
| 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 |
Honor X8
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Honor X8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
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.
Launch price difference: $539. Honor X8 was $539 cheaper at launch.
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).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8 (90/100 vs 26/100).
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 Honor X8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.