Apple iPhone 15 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $799 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,626,008); the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $840
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 — 44/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Apple iPhone 15 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Apple iPhone 15 by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. Apple iPhone 15 was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (100/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Apple iPhone 15 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (90/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.