Realme 16T vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Realme 16T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7400); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 524,785); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 16T doesn't.
Realme 16T
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7400 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Overall rating 48/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Realme 16T vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 43/100). 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 64/100). Value score: Realme 16T — 58/100, 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 16T (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 16T (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 16T (92/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Realme 16T | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 8.9×None×None mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Realme 16T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 16T
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 16T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 16T and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Realme 16T by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Realme 16T was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 16T (99/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 16T (92/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Realme 16T or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 16T by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16T and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme 16T has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16T 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 16T or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16T over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme 16T is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.