Side-by-side technical data
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs vivo iQOO 16 5G
Comparison between vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and vivo iQOO 16 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is the more rounded choice: it leads the iQOO 16 overall, with a brighter display and IP69 protection. The iQOO 16 counters with stronger benchmark results and faster charging, making it the better fit for those priorities.
The iQOO 16 packs an 8,400 mAh battery against 7,400 mAh in the vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, and charges at 120 W versus 100 W. The vivo adds reverse and bypass charging; both support wireless charging.
The vivo’s display reaches 8,000 nits and 144 Hz, while the iQOO 16’s reaches 2,800 nits and 165 Hz. The iQOO 16 leads in Geekbench 6, but the vivo has 24 GB of RAM versus 16 GB. Both use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a 6.85″ AMOLED display; the iQOO 16’s main camera has a 1/1.3″ sensor and f/1.68 aperture, against 1/1.56″ and f/1.9 on the vivo.
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is the better buy for a brighter display, IP69 protection, and 24 GB of RAM.
vivo iQOO 16 5G
The iQOO 16 is the better buy for anyone prioritizing a larger battery, 120 W charging, and stronger Geekbench 6 results.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo iQOO 16 5G, ahead on Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | iQOO 15 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.7 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 8.7 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 24 GB
- against 16 GB
vivo iQOO 16 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,400 mAh
- against 7,400 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Display Refresh Rate
- 165 Hz
- against 144 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 10,000 nits
- against 8,000 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 15 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 850 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 5.01 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 4,518,403 | 5,574,521 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 4,301 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 12,490 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at up to 4.6 GHz and 6 cores at up to 3.62 GHz. | Octa-core: 2×5.01 GHz Prime, 3×4.03 GHz Performance, and 3×3.74 GHz Performance cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 24 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 15 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Blue, Grey | Blue, Silver, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 227 g Best value | 229.8 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % Best value | 90.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | iQOO 15 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,400 mAh | 8,400 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 40 W | 40 W |
Display
| Specification | iQOO 15 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 8,000 nits | 10,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.85″ | 6.85″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,168 px | 3,168 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 508 ppi | 508 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz | 500 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, Hole-Punch Notch, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, One Billion Colors, HDR Vivid, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant | Hole-Punch Notch, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, 3300Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, HDR |
| Display colors | — | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | iQOO 15 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iQOO 15 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iQOO 15 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iQOO 15 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89, 5G NR n91, 5G NR n92, 5G NR n93, 5G NR n94 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89, 5G NR n91, 5G NR n92, 5G NR n93, 5G NR n94 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, DLNA, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iQOO 15 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | iQOO 15 Ultra | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2546A | — |
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