Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo Y30
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y30 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 199,111); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y30 doesn't; the Vivo Y30 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo Y30
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo Y30 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo Y30, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 (99/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y30 is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo Y30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, Funtouch 10.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 162.0×76.5×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y30
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y30
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo Y30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo Y30 by 2211.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 (99/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 (99/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y30 is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Y30?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y30 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo Y30?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y30 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Y30?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Y30?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo Y30?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.