Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Neo9
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5160); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,819,685); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Neo9
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1819685
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 76/100). 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 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (99/100 vs 76/100). 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 Neo9 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Neo9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 1819685 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5160 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Neo9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 152.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (99/100 vs 76/100).
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 Neo9 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (92/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
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 Neo9?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
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 Neo9 is a better fit for active users.