Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs ZTE Avid 589

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 6/100 (a 78-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 156,818); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 78 points (84/100 vs 6/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
ZTE Avid 589
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 91
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
  • Lighter: 167g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (91/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 78 points higher (84/100 vs 6/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (91/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Avid 589: The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra ZTE Avid 589
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 4602290 156818
Geekbench Single 3640 233
Geekbench Multi 11033 723
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7400 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 2 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 (Go edition)
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm
Weight 227 g 167 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
ZTE Avid 589
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 2MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Avid 589
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
ZTE Avid 589
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4602290 AnTuTu
ZTE Avid 589 MediaTek Helio P22
6/100 -2834.8%
156818 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ZTE Avid 589 by 2834.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799
ZTE Avid 589
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (74/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (86/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (91/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 78 points (84/100 vs 6/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 6/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the ZTE Avid 589?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.