Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo iQOO U1
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 514,398); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo iQOO U1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 627.2% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (94/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo iQOO U1?
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 U1 is a better fit for everyday use.