Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 17/100 (a 67-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 524,785); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) doesn't; the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) by 67 points (84/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1), the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 67 points higher (84/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1): The Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 6020
AnTuTu 4602290 524785
Geekbench Single 3640 771
Geekbench Multi 11033 1980
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2388
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7400 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13 Tiramisu
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm 164.1×76.2×8.0 mm
Weight 227 g 190 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4602290 AnTuTu
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) MediaTek Dimensity 6020
17/100 -777.0%
524785 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) by 777.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (74/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (86/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) by 67 points (84/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) is a better fit for everyday use.