Honor X9c vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor X9c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $280 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 736,675); the Honor X9c is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Honor X9c
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $280 vs $799
- Better portability (62/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Honor X9c vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 52/100). 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 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (90/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Honor X9c | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 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 | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.5×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $280 | $799 |
Honor X9c
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor X9c
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X9c
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Honor X9c and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor X9c by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $519. Honor X9c is cheaper by $519.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9c (92/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9c notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c (90/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Honor X9c or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9c by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9c and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor X9c has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9c 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 X9c or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9c over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor X9c 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.