Realme 15 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $350 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,329,936); the Realme 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (187g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 15 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme 15 Pro better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $840
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 15 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Realme 15 Pro — 72/100, 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 Pro (100/100 vs 66/100). 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 notably outperforms the Realme 15 Pro (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme 15 Pro (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 15 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1329936 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×76.2×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 15 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 15 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 15 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme 15 Pro by 75.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $490. Realme 15 Pro was $490 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Pro (100/100 vs 66/100).
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 notably outperforms the Realme 15 Pro (78/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme 15 Pro (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Pro by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 15 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme 15 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.