Apple iPhone 15 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,628,541); the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).
Apple iPhone 15
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 171g vs 215g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1628541
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2630
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6744
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 — 42/100, 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Apple iPhone 15 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (85/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (78/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1628541 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2630 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6744 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 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 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $599 |
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 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 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Apple iPhone 15 by 56.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (94/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Apple iPhone 15 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (85/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Apple iPhone 15 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.