Realme 15 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme 15 Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $185 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 879,714); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15 Lite doesn't; the Realme 15 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 15 Lite
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme 15 Lite better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $840
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 15 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Realme 15 Lite — 70/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 15 Lite | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×74.7×7.6 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme 15 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 15 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 15 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 15 Lite and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme 15 Lite by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $655. Realme 15 Lite was $655 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 15 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Realme 15 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15 Lite 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.