Oppo A15 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Oppo A15 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 23/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 199,111); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A15 doesn't; the Oppo A15 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A15
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Oppo A15 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 223g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4230 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A15 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 66 points higher (89/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (75/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A15 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4230 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A15
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo A15
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A15
- 4230 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A15 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Oppo A15 by 96.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A15
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 (90/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (75/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A15 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo A15 by 66 points (89/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A15 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Oppo A15 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A15 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A15 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A15 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.