Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo X Fold5
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X Fold5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $799 and $1160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,345,563); the Vivo X Fold5 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo X Fold5
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1160
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold5 better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 227g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo X Fold5, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100, Vivo X Fold5 — 64/100; 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 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo X Fold5 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo X Fold5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1160 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X Fold5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X Fold5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo X Fold5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo X Fold5 by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $361. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $361 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo X Fold5 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (92/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X Fold5 — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo X Fold5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X Fold5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.