Vivo iQOO 16 vs Vivo V15
The Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Vivo V15 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 24 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 303,398); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V15 doesn't; the Vivo V15 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 16
Vivo V15
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo V15 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 16 vs the Vivo V15, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 16 | Vivo V15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 5498720 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 24 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | 161.2×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $840 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V15
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V15
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo V15
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 16 and Vivo V15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Vivo V15 by 1712.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V15
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (78/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V15 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V15?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Vivo V15?
The Vivo iQOO 16 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo V15 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V15?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 16 or the Vivo V15?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 16 over the Vivo V15?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.