Vivo iQOO 15R vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $450 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,817,788); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15R
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 197g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $840
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2817788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15R vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15R — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15R | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2817788 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15R and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $390. Vivo iQOO 15R was $390 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (90/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 15R has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15R or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15R over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.