Honor X9b vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Honor X9b (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 736,675); the Honor X9b is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Honor X9b
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Honor X9b vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 52/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor X9b (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (68/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Honor X9b | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2652 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Honor X9b
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X9b
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1220x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X9b
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor X9b and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Honor X9b by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X9b
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (94/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Honor X9b (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9b notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9b or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Honor X9b by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9b and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor X9b has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9b or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9b or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9b over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Honor X9b is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.