Realme 15 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Realme 15 Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $185 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 879,714); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15 Lite doesn't; the Realme 15 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme 15 Lite

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 56
Portability 72
Value for money 70

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 92

What makes Realme 15 Lite better?

  • Lighter: 185g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $799

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 35/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 15 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Realme 15 Lite — 70/100, 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 Realme 15 Lite (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (72/100 vs 35/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme 15 Lite Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 879714 4602290
Geekbench Single 1011 3639
Geekbench Multi 2813 11047
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 8000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 161.7×74.7×7.6 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 185 g 227 g
Launch price $185 $799

Camera comparison

Realme 15 Lite

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Realme 15 Lite

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Realme 15 Lite

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme 15 Lite and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 15 Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
53/100
879714 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +80.9%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Realme 15 Lite by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme 15 Lite

$185

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

$799

Launch price difference: $614. Realme 15 Lite was $614 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (99/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (78/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (92/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (72/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme 15 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 15 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Realme 15 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 15 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 15 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Realme 15 Lite 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.