Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 521,686); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite is noticeably lighter (194g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 215g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
- 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 Z6 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite by 620.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (94/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.