Tecno Spark 9 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Tecno Spark 9 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, 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 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 215,798); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 9 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 9
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Tecno Spark 9 better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (99/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 9 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 9 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×76.0×9.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 9
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 9 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Tecno Spark 9 by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (99/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 9 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 9 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Tecno Spark 9 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 9 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.