TCL K70 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $149 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 575,630); the TCL K70 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL K70
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $799
- Better portability (62/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL K70 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 44/100). 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 48/100). Value score: TCL K70 — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL K70 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 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 | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | $799 |
Camera comparison
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL K70 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads TCL K70 by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. TCL K70 was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (99/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL K70 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL K70 by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the TCL K70 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The TCL K70 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL K70 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 TCL K70 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the TCL K70 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.