OPPO K15 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OPPO K15 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $436 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 67/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,254,164); the OPPO K15 Pro is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO K15 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OPPO K15 Pro better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $436 vs $840
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2254164
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO K15 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 22 points higher (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 69/100). Value score: OPPO K15 Pro — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 notably outperforms the OPPO K15 Pro (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OPPO K15 Pro (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OPPO K15 Pro (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO K15 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO K15 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2254164 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8400 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 | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×77.5×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $436 | $840 |
Camera comparison
OPPO K15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OPPO K15 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO K15 Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO K15 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OPPO K15 Pro by 59.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $404. OPPO K15 Pro was $404 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OPPO K15 Pro (100/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OPPO K15 Pro (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OPPO K15 Pro (90/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO K15 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO K15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the OPPO K15 Pro by 22 points (89/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO K15 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OPPO K15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO K15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO K15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the OPPO K15 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OPPO K15 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.