ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is thinner (8.7mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Lighter: 227g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, 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 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (99/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (35/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (99/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (92/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (35/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate 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.