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 61/100 (a 25-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 (3,758,268 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). 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 64/100). 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 63/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (94/100 vs 64/100).
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 63/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
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 61/100, 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 63/100).
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 64/100).
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.