Side-by-side technical data
vivo iQOO 15 vs vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Comparison between vivo iQOO 15 and vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: 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 is the more balanced choice: it leads with LTPO display technology, connectivity and charging, while the iQOO 15 Ultra suits buyers who prioritize raw performance and a brighter screen. Their overall scores are 8.9 and 8.6.
The iQOO 15 pairs LTPO AMOLED with 6000 nits, versus AMOLED and 8000 nits on the Ultra. The Ultra reaches 4,518,403 in AnTuTu and has 24 GB of RAM, compared with 3,785,250 and 16 GB on the iQOO 15, making it the stronger option for demanding workloads. Both use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, UFS 4.1 and up to 1 TB of storage.
The iQOO 15 weighs 220 g and is 8.1 mm thick, versus 227 g and 8.7 mm for the Ultra. Its 7,000 mAh battery is smaller than the Ultra’s 7,400 mAh unit, but it adds reverse wireless charging and Bluetooth 6.0 instead of Bluetooth 5.4; both support 100 W wired and 40 W wireless charging. Camera scores are even, although the iQOO 15 has f/2.6 and f/2 apertures for its telephoto and ultrawide cameras, versus f/2.7 and f/2.1.
vivo iQOO 15
The vivo iQOO 15 is the better buy for a balanced experience, with LTPO AMOLED, reverse wireless charging and Bluetooth 6.0.
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is the better buy for performance-focused buyers, with 4,518,403 AnTuTu points and 24 GB of RAM.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo iQOO 15, ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | iQOO 15 | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 9.6 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
vivo iQOO 15, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against AMOLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Weight
- 220 g
- against 227 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,400 mAh
- against 7,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 4,518,403
- against 3,785,250
- RAM Capacity
- 24 GB
- against 16 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 8,000 nits
- against 6,000 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 15 | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,785,250 | 4,518,403 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz and 6x3.62 GHz cores | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at up to 4.6 GHz and 6 cores at up to 3.62 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,229 | — |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 15 | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Grey, Green | Black, Silver, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 220 g Best value | 227 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % | 90.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Polycarbonate | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | iQOO 15 | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,400 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, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Wireless charging power | 40 W | 40 W |
Display
| Specification | iQOO 15 | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,000 nits | 8,000 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 | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz | 480 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 | 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 |
Sensors
| Specification | iQOO 15 | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iQOO 15 | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | iQOO 15 | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity
| Specification | iQOO 15 | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, 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 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 |
| 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 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 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 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| 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 |
| 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 Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps | 12,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iQOO 15 | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | iQOO 15 | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | I2501, V2505A | V2546A |
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