OnePlus 15 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $799 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 86/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,606,149).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 213g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $840
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3606149
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 3 points higher (89/100 vs 86/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $840 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OnePlus 15 by 34.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. OnePlus 15 was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OnePlus 15 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the OnePlus 15 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.