Honor X9d vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Honor X9d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $330 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X9d has the bigger battery (8300 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 977,304); the Honor X9d is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9d
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Honor X9d better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 7400 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $799
- Better portability (65/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 977304
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9d vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 58/100). 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 69/100). Value score: Honor X9d — 56/100, 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 X9d (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9d (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9d (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9d | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 977304 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1200 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 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 | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor X9d
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X9d
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9d
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9d and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Honor X9d by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $469. Honor X9d was $469 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (99/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9d (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X9d (92/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9d significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9d or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X9d by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9d and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Honor X9d has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9d 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 X9d or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9d 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.