Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo Y38
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y38 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-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 560,863); the Vivo Y38 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo Y38
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo Y38, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y38 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo Y38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y38
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y38
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo Y38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo Y38 by 720.6% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y38
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (74/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (86/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y38 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y38 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Y38?
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 Y38?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y38 is a better fit for everyday use.