Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $599 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 88/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,758,268).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $840
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3758268
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 1 points higher (89/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 90/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 iQOO 16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 31.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $241. Vivo iQOO 15 was $241 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 99/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 edges out the Vivo iQOO 15 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.