Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,870,000); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3041
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1870000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $599 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (84/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1870000 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 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 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $999 | $599 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 50.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
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 16 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (85/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (84/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Apple iPhone 16 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.