Realme GT2 Explorer Master vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Realme GT2 Explorer Master (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 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 — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,425,446); the Realme GT2 Explorer Master is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 56
Design 56
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
What makes Realme GT2 Explorer Master better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 47/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT2 Explorer Master vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (97/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Realme GT2 Explorer Master: The Realme GT2 Explorer Master is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT2 Explorer Master Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 4602290
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.3×74.3×8.2 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 195 g 227 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT2 Explorer Master and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT2 Explorer Master Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
46/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +69.0%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (97/100 vs 22/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (74/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master (86/100 vs 56/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme GT2 Explorer Master significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT2 Explorer Master or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT2 Explorer Master by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT2 Explorer Master and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Realme GT2 Explorer Master has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT2 Explorer Master or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT2 Explorer Master or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 22/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT2 Explorer Master over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Realme GT2 Explorer Master 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.