Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3274); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,467,470); the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (187g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 227g
- Better camera (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1467470
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7599
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3274 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro — 50/100, 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 15 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2969 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7599 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3274 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.6×70.6×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 3274 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (99/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (92/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro leads on camera score (83/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.