Honor X8b vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor X8b (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 421,228); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8b doesn't; the Honor X8b is noticeably lighter (166g vs 227g).
Honor X8b
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $799
- Better portability (92/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the Honor X8b vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). 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 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor X8b — 42/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8b (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (92/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Honor X8b | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×6.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 166 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $799 |
Honor X8b
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X8b
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X8b
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor X8b and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor X8b by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $549. Honor X8b was $549 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (99/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8b (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8b (92/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8b significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (92/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8b or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8b by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8b and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor X8b has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8b or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8b or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8b over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor X8b 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.