Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 9T
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-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 1,420,808); the Vivo iQOO 9T is noticeably lighter (206g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 9T
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- 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 9T better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 227g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 9T, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 71/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 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 9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 223.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO 9T
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (92/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (53/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO 9T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
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 9T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 9T?
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 9T is a better fit for active users.