Google Pixel 9 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $799 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 69/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,561,427); the Google Pixel 9 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Google Pixel 9
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1561427
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 17 points higher (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (84/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $799 | $599 |
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Google Pixel 9 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Google Pixel 9 by 58.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (94/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (84/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Google Pixel 9 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.