ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1299 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 60/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably lighter (216g vs 238g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 48
Battery 60
Portability 20
Value for money 30

Vivo iQOO 15T

Performance 97
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 86

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?


  • Overall rating 60/100

What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 216g vs 238g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1299

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 22 points higher (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (44/100 vs 20/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate: The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1135878 4704310
Geekbench Single 1500 3293
Geekbench Multi 3537 10243
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2448x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 18GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 / ROG UI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm —
Weight 238 g 216 g
Launch price $1299 $499

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 24MP
48
camera

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2448x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
60/100
1135878 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +75.9%
4704310 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate

$1299

Vivo iQOO 15T

$499

Launch price difference: $800. Vivo iQOO 15T was $800 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (97/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (65/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (75/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (44/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.