Realme 15T vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Realme 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 581,041); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15T doesn't; the Realme 15T is noticeably lighter (210g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 15T
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Realme 15T better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $799
- Better portability (55/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 15T vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 45/100). 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 63/100). Value score: Realme 15T — 50/100, 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 15T (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 15T (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 15T (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 15T | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 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, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 15T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 15T
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 15T and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Realme 15T by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Realme 15T was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 15T (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 15T (92/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 15T or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15T by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 15T and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme 15T has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15T 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 15T or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15T 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.