Realme C55 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Realme C55 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 362,744); the Realme C55 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Realme C55
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Realme C55 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C55 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (66/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Realme C55 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 680 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×75.9×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Realme C55
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme C55
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme C55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Realme C55 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Realme C55 by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
Realme C55
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (94/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C55 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (66/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Realme C55 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C55 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C55 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Realme C55 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C55 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C55 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme C55 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Realme C55 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.