Apple iPhone 14 vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Apple iPhone 14 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,418,085); the Apple iPhone 14 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14
Performance 75
Display 61
Camera 67
Battery 20
Portability 78
Value for money 34
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Apple iPhone 14 better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 215g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1418085
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2303
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5725
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3279 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $799

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (84/100 vs 34/100).

Apple iPhone 14: The Apple iPhone 14 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 14 Vivo iQOO 15
Processor Apple A15 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1418085 3740528
Geekbench Single 2303 3041
Geekbench Multi 5725 9494
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1170x2532 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3279 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
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
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 172 g 215 g
Price $799 $599
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14
  • Main: 12MP
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1170x2532
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14
  • 3279 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
20
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 14 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 14 Apple A15 Bionic
61/100
1418085 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +62.1%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Apple iPhone 14 by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 14
$799
Vivo iQOO 15
$599

Price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (94/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (99/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (85/100 vs 20/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (78/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (84/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Apple iPhone 14 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.