Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo T5e
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo T5e (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $799 and $136. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5e doesn't; the Vivo T5e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo T5e
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1750
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo T5e better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $136 vs $799
- Better portability (57/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo T5e, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100, Vivo T5e — 40/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5e (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5e (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5e (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5e (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo T5e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 570 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $136 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo T5e
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo T5e
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo T5e
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $663. Vivo T5e was $663 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5e (99/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5e (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5e (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5e (92/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5e notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo T5e?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5e by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo T5e?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo T5e — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo T5e?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo T5e?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo T5e?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.