Side-by-side technical data
vivo iQOO 15 vs OnePlus 16 5G
Comparison between vivo iQOO 15 and OnePlus 16 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo and OnePlus.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iQOO 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 9.6 | 9.7 |
Which one is for you?
vivo iQOO 15, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 6,000 nits
- against 2,000 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 508 ppi
- against 450 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- against 1,272 px
OnePlus 16 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 9,000 mAh
- against 7,000 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 185 Hz
- against 144 Hz
- Wireless charging power
- 50 W
- against 40 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 4,327
- against 3,234
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 15 | 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 | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,785,250 | 5,633,288 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 4,327 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 12,873 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz and 6x3.62 GHz cores | Octa-core: 2×5.01 GHz Prime + 3×4.03 GHz Performance + 3×3.74 GHz Performance |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,229 | — |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Grey, Green | Black, Silver, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 161.4 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 220 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % | 90.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Polycarbonate | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 2 m Best value |
Battery
| Specification | iQOO 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 9,000 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, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, USB Power Delivery |
| Wireless charging power | 40 W | 50 W Best value |
Display
| Specification | iQOO 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,000 nits Best value | 2,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.85″ Best value | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,272 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,168 px Best value | 2,772 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 508 ppi Best value | 450 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz | 520 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Variable Refresh Rate, 120Hz, 144Hz, HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Dolby Vision, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display, HDR10, Gorilla Glass, HDR Vivid | Crystal Shield Glass, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 3840Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Ultra HDR |
| Display colors | — | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | iQOO 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iQOO 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iQOO 15 | 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 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B18, 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 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, 4G LTE B71, 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 n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n84 | 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 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 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 n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 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, 5G NR n95, 5G NR n98 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, 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/n/ac/6E/7 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| 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 Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, DLNA, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iQOO 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | iQOO 15 | 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | I2501, V2505A | — |
