OnePlus Nord 6 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $420 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,314,061).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 6
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $599
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2314061
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 6 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 69/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 6 — 62/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 90/100; 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the OnePlus Nord 6 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 6 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2314061 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $599 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 OnePlus Nord 6 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads OnePlus Nord 6 by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. OnePlus Nord 6 was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (98/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (85/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the OnePlus Nord 6 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The OnePlus Nord 6 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (98/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 6 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The OnePlus Nord 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.