Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 56/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 1,015,447); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1015447
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 30 points higher (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 59/100). 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 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (94/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 1015447 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| 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, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 163.7×75.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- 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 Z9s Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro by 270.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (94/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (85/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO Z9s 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 Z9s Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.