Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3274); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,452,754); the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (187g vs 215g).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 187g vs 215g
- Better camera (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2972
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7397
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3274 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro — 52/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (64/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2972 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7397 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3274 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.6×70.6×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $599 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 3274 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Vivo iQOO 15 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (85/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
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?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.