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; estimated prices are $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 44/100 (a 40-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 1,650,000); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone 16
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 170g vs 227g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1650000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 7/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 40 points higher (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (86/100 vs 7/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1650000 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $799 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
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 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (86/100 vs 7/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (87/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
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 40 points (84/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.