Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo V40 SE
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V40 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-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 568,395); the Vivo V40 SE is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo V40 SE
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo V40 SE better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo V40 SE, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (70/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo V40 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5000 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 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 V40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V40 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo V40 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo V40 SE by 709.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V40 SE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 SE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (70/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo V40 SE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo V40 SE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V40 SE — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo V40 SE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo V40 SE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo V40 SE?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.