Honor X8e vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor X8e (2026) 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 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8e has the bigger battery (7700 mAh vs 7400); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8e
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor X8e better?
- Bigger battery: 7700 vs 7400 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 227g
- Better portability (45/100 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
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8e vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8e (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8e is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8e | 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 | 6.9" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1592 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7700 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1020 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8e
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8e
- 6.9" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1592
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8e
- 7700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8e and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor X8e by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8e (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8e (92/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8e is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8e or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8e by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8e and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor X8e has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8e or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8e or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8e 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.