Nokia 7 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nokia 7 Plus (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $399 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 26/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 347,995); the Nokia 7 Plus is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 7 Plus
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Nokia 7 Plus better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $599
- Better portability (69/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 347995
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1115
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 7 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 60 points higher (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 18/100). Value score: Nokia 7 Plus — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (85/100 vs 18/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 7 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 7 Plus | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 347995 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1115 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2160x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.6×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 7 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.75
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 7 Plus and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nokia 7 Plus by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Nokia 7 Plus was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (94/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (78/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (85/100 vs 18/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 7 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (69/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus by 60 points (86/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 7 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nokia 7 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 7 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.