ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,464,181).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2464181
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1199
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 52/100, 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 8 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100). 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 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by 46.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (99/100 vs 83/100).
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 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.