OnePlus 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $969 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,185,805); the OnePlus 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $969
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 57/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 Pro — 42/100, 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 OnePlus 9 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1185805 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3216x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $969 | $799 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (78/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (92/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The OnePlus 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.