Apple iPhone 15 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 15 leads — 65/100 vs 51/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 15 is faster in AnTuTu (1,626,008 vs 954,090); the Apple iPhone 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1626008 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 2631 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6602 vs 3281
- Lighter: 171g vs 203g
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Apple iPhone 15 scores 14 points higher (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 leads (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 leads (76/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (76/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (56/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (78/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 15 leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (79/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (76/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (56/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (78/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 15 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 15 leads on performance (79/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users.