Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 2,386,903); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 2386903
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 2386903 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 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 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 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 Neo9 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro by 57.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro (85/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (65/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo iQOO Neo9 Pro?
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 Neo9 Pro is a better fit for active users.