Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 954,090); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 215g
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 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 Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 293.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (94/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.