Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo NEX 3
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo NEX 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 53/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 859,084); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo NEX 3 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo NEX 3
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 215g vs 217g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Vivo NEX 3 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo NEX 3, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 33 points higher (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo NEX 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2256 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 167.4×76.1×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo NEX 3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo NEX 3
- 6.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2256
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo NEX 3
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo NEX 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo NEX 3 by 337.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo NEX 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (94/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (99/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (78/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (85/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo NEX 3 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.