Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $799 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 956,756); the Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 956756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $799
- Better portability (60/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100, Vivo Y500 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $220 |
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 381.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $579. Vivo Y500 Pro was $579 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (99/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (78/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the Vivo Y500 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 Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.