Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-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 528,398); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 43/100). 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 Z9 Lite (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 15W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 840 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.4 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 Z9 Lite
- 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 Z9 Lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite by 771.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
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 Z9 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.