ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 15
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,119,714); the Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 238g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 215g vs 238g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (48/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 70.1% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (94/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (48/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.