ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4300); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,640,834); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $799
- Better portability (66/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1640834
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 30/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 9 — 28/100, 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 Zenfone 9 (99/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1640834 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $799 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 64.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. ASUS Zenfone 9 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (99/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (92/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 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.