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. 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 1,119,714); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is thinner (8.7mm vs 10.3mm).
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Lighter: 227g vs 238g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 63/100)
- 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)
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 63/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (99/100 vs 63/100). 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).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 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 | — | $799 |
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
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 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (99/100 vs 63/100).
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).
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 63/100).
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.