OnePlus N6 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The OnePlus N6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $245 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus N6 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7400); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 567,623); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus N6 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus N6
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes OnePlus N6 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7400 mAh
- Lighter: 224g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $799
- Better portability (36/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 567623
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2250
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus N6 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OnePlus N6 — 40/100, 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 N6 (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus N6 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus N6 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus N6 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 567623 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 850 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $799 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus N6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus N6
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus N6
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus N6 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads OnePlus N6 by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $554. OnePlus N6 was $554 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus N6 (92/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus N6 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus N6 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus N6 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus N6 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The OnePlus N6 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus N6 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus N6 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus N6 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.