Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo iQOO 7
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 7 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 1,119,714).
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo iQOO 7
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Overall rating 54/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo iQOO 7, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO 7 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo iQOO 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3714661 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, OriginOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 162.2×75.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 7
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 7
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo iQOO 7
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo iQOO 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo iQOO 7 by 231.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO 7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (94/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO 7 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 7 by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO 7 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO 7?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo iQOO 7?
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 7 is a better fit for active users.