Apple iPhone 15 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 15 leads — 65/100 vs 53/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 15 is faster in AnTuTu (1,626,008 vs 971,424); the Apple iPhone 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1626008 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 2631 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6602 vs 2577
- Lighter: 171g vs 188g
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Apple iPhone 15 scores 12 points higher (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 leads (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 leads (76/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (48/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (79/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (76/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (48/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 5000 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 15 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 67.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (79/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (76/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (48/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
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 Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone 15 leads on performance (79/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users.