Realme 16 Pro+ vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Realme 16 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $330 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,392,392); the Realme 16 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (199g vs 216g).
Realme 16 Pro+
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 199g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $499
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1392392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparing the Realme 16 Pro+ vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Realme 16 Pro+ — 78/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme 16 Pro+ | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1392392 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 199 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $499 |
Realme 16 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 16 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 16 Pro+
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 16 Pro+ and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Realme 16 Pro+ by 63.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $169. Realme 16 Pro+ was $169 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (95/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme 16 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Realme 16 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 16 Pro+ and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme 16 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 Pro+ or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 Pro+ over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme 16 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.