Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9s
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 879,714); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z9s
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 227g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9s, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z9s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9s by 423.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (92/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9s — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.