Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo V40 Lite
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V40 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-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 737,054); the Vivo V40 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo V40 Lite
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo V40 Lite better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo V40 Lite, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 40/100). 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 V40 Lite (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (75/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo V40 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 164.4×74.8×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V40 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V40 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V40 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo V40 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo V40 Lite by 524.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V40 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite (92/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (75/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 Lite by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V40 Lite — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.