Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,817,788); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2817788
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $799
- Better portability (62/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; 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 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 63.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Vivo iQOO 15R was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (92/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 93/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.