Realme C35 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Realme C35 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C35 doesn't; the Realme C35 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C35
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Realme C35 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 227g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C35 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C35 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C35 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T616 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 400 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1350 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme C35
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme C35
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C35
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C35 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C35 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme C35 by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C35 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Realme C35 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C35 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C35 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Realme C35 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.