Honor X8d vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $220 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 505,682); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8d
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor X8d better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $799
- Better portability (73/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor X8d — 52/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (99/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8d (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (73/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8d | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 505682 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 484 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1558 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8d and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor X8d by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $579. Honor X8d was $579 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (99/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8d (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (73/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8d or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d 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.