Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo S16
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo S16
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo S16 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 227g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo S16, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo S16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo S16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo S16 by 355.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 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 S16?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo S16?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo S16 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo S16?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo S16?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo S16?
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 S16 is a better fit for active users.