Honor X8c vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor X8c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, 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 — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 476,175); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8c doesn't; the Honor X8c is noticeably lighter (174g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8c
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor X8c better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 227g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8c vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 34/100). 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 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8c (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8c (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (84/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8c | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2800 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×7.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8c
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8c
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8c
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8c and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor X8c by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8c
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8c (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8c (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (84/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8c or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8c by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8c and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor X8c has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8c 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 X8c or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8c 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.