Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $429 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 2018); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,418,085); the Apple iPhone SE 2022 is noticeably lighter (144g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone SE 2022
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 144g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $799
- Better portability (100/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1418085
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2303
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5725
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 2018 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Apple iPhone SE 2022 — 36/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (100/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone SE 2022 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1418085 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2303 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5725 | 11033 | |
| Display | 4.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2018 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 100 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $799 |
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 7MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- 4.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone SE 2022
- 2018 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone SE 2022 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $370. Apple iPhone SE 2022 was $370 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (99/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (100/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE 2022 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE 2022 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.