Honor X8a vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 — 84/100 vs 25/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 362,744); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).
Honor X8a
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 59 points higher (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X8a | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X8a
- 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 X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor X8a and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor X8a by 92.1% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X8a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (86/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 59 points (84/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor X8a 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.