Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4323); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone 14 Plus is noticeably lighter (203g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Plus better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 227g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1413275
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2315
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5753
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4323 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Plus — 38/100, 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2778x1284 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4323 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.8×78.1×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2778x1284
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- 4323 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 14 Plus and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus (92/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Plus by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 14 Plus is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.