OnePlus Nord CE4 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord CE4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,051,702); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord CE4 doesn't; the OnePlus Nord CE4 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE4
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Nord CE4 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $799
- Better portability (63/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1051702
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE4 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE4 — 52/100, 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 Nord CE4 (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE4 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1051702 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.3×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $799 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE4 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord CE4 by 77.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. OnePlus Nord CE4 was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE4 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE4 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord CE4 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE4 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE4 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE4 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.