ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,828,576); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is thinner (8.7mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1828576
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Lighter: 227g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- 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 7 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 76/100). 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 7 — 40/100, 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 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (99/100 vs 76/100). 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 7 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (35/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1828576 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 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 7 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 60.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (99/100 vs 76/100).
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 7 (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (92/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (35/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 7 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 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.