Apple iPhone 16 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 227g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 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 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (79/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 by 57.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (99/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (99/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (92/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (79/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.