Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $799 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 89/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 4,602,290); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $970
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 4602290
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 1 points higher (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 X500 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $171. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $171 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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 X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.