Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO U5
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO U5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 592,015); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo iQOO U5
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U5 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO U5, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo iQOO U5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO U5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO U5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO U5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo iQOO U5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO U5 by 677.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO U5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 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 U5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO U5 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.