Nokia 7 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nokia 7 Plus (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $399 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 347,995); the Nokia 7 Plus is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 7 Plus
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nokia 7 Plus better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $799
- Better portability (69/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 347995
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1115
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 7 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 18/100). Value score: Nokia 7 Plus — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (99/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 7 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (69/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 7 Plus | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 347995 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1115 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2160x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.6×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 7 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.75
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 7 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2160x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 7 Plus
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 7 Plus and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nokia 7 Plus by 92.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Nokia 7 Plus was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (99/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (78/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (92/100 vs 18/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 7 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (69/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 7 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nokia 7 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 7 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.