ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (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 63/100 (a 26-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 1,208,784); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is thinner (8.7mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Lighter: 227g vs 238g
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 66/100). 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 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (99/100 vs 66/100). 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 5s (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (35/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 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 | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
- 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 5s
- 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 5s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 73.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (99/100 vs 66/100).
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 5s (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (92/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s (35/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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 5s or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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.