Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo V21e
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 514,398); the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 215g).
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo V21e
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 215g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo V21e, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). 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 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (83/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $599 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo V21e by 627.2% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo V21e
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (94/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (83/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo V21e is a better fit for everyday use.