ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Vivo iQOO 15
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 1,119,714); the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.6mm).
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Overall rating 58/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
| Specification | ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3714661 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×77.3×9.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 6.8" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (94/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (78/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (85/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.