Vivo iQOO vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Vivo iQOO (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 824,513); the Vivo iQOO is noticeably lighter (180g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Vivo iQOO better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 227g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.7×75.2×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (78/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO (92/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (66/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.