Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 9 China
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,294,871); the Vivo iQOO 9 China is noticeably lighter (206g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 9 China
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 China better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 227g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 9 China, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 9 China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 9 China, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 9 China by 255.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO 9 China
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (92/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 China — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
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 9 China is a better fit for active users.