OnePlus 15T vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OnePlus 15T (2026) 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 6400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,927,976); the OnePlus 15T is noticeably lighter (206g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15T
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OnePlus 15T better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 206g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $840
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3927976
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6400 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 3 points higher (89/100 vs 86/100). Value score: OnePlus 15T — 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 15T are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15T | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3927976 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 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 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $840 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15T and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OnePlus 15T by 28.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. OnePlus 15T was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the OnePlus 15T are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the OnePlus 15T by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OnePlus 15T 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.