Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo V40
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V40 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-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 1,027,925); the Vivo V40 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo V40
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V40 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo V40, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (69/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 1027925 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 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 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 164.2×75.0×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V40
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V40
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo V40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo V40 by 347.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 (99/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V40 (78/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 (92/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (69/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo V40?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo V40?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V40 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo V40?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo V40?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo V40?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.