ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1399 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 63/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,899,814); the Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably lighter (216g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 216g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1399
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 42/100)
- 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 7 Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 19 points higher (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, 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 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (97/100 vs 76/100). 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 7 Ultimate (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (44/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $499 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 59.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. Vivo iQOO 15T was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (97/100 vs 76/100).
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 7 Ultimate (65/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (75/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (44/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 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.