Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo iQOO 9 China
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 1,290,942).
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo iQOO 9 China, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo iQOO 9 China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3714661 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 6.8" 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 9 China
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo iQOO 9 China, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo iQOO 9 China by 187.7% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO 9 China
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (94/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (85/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 China — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
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 9 China is a better fit for active users.