Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $799 and $840. Both devices score the same overall rating of 89/100. Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 4,602,290).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $840
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 4602290
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7400 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 227g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16 received the same MobileRank rating — 89/100. Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra by 16.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
Both devices scored 89/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO 16 (100/100 vs 99/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
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 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.