Realme 16 Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Realme 16 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $330 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-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 1,392,392); the Realme 16 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Realme 16 Pro+
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $799
- Better portability (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1392392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparing the Realme 16 Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Realme 16 Pro+ — 78/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Realme 16 Pro+ | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1392392 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $799 |
Realme 16 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 16 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 16 Pro+
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 16 Pro+ and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Realme 16 Pro+ by 69.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $469. Realme 16 Pro+ was $469 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (99/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (78/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (92/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Realme 16 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme 16 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme 16 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.