Side-by-side technical data
vivo iQOO 15 vs vivo iQOO 16 5G
Comparison between vivo iQOO 15 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 suits buyers who put the display and durability first; the iQOO 16 is the pick for more battery, faster charging, and performance. The vivo iQOO 15 leads overall: its LTPO AMOLED display reaches 6000 nits, versus 2800 nits on the iQOO 16, and it adds IP69 to the IP68 both share.
The iQOO 16 has an 8400 mAh battery and 120 W charging, compared with 7000 mAh and 100 W on the vivo iQOO 15. It also leads Geekbench 6, with 4327 single-core and 12,873 multi-core, against 3234 and 10,059. Both use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and have 16 GB of RAM.
The vivo iQOO 15 is thinner and lighter at 8.1 mm and 220 g, versus 8.7 mm and 227 g. Its display runs at 144 Hz, while the iQOO 16 reaches 165 Hz; the latter’s main camera has a 1/1.3″ sensor, versus 1/1.56″. The vivo adds eSIM, an IR blaster, USB 3.2, and reverse wireless charging. The choice comes down to display and durability versus battery and performance.
vivo iQOO 15
The vivo iQOO 15 is the better buy for buyers who prioritize a 6000-nit LTPO AMOLED display, IP69, and reverse wireless charging.
vivo iQOO 16 5G
The iQOO 16 is the better buy for buyers who want an 8400 mAh battery, 120 W charging, and stronger Geekbench 6 results.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo iQOO 15, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | iQOO 15 | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 9.6 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
vivo iQOO 15, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against AMOLED
- Weight
- 220 g
- against 229.8 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, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
vivo iQOO 16 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,400 mAh
- against 7,000 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 165 Hz
- against 144 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 10,000 nits
- against 6,000 nits
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 4,301
- against 3,234
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 15 | 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 | 3,785,250 | 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 2x4.6 GHz and 6x3.62 GHz cores | 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 | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,229 | — |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 15 | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Grey, Green | Blue, Silver, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 220 g Best value | 229.8 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % Best value | 90.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Polycarbonate | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | iQOO 15 | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 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, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | 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 | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,000 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 | 360 Hz | 500 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 | 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 | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iQOO 15 | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iQOO 15 | 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 | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| 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 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 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/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 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| 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 | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | iQOO 15 | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | I2501, V2505A | — |
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