Honor X8a vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 365,001); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (76/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 X8a and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor X8a by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (94/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (76/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a 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.