Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,870,000); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 216g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3228
- Lighter: 199g vs 216g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1870000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (75/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (90/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1870000 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $999 | $499 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 51.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (86/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (75/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (90/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.