vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs vivo iQOO 15T
The overall winner is a tie, as each device claims two decisive specs and one ties. The vivo iQOO 15 Ultra edges out in memory (24 GB RAM vs 12/16 GB) and display size/quality (6.85″ LTPO AMOLED with 1000 nits typical brightness vs 6.82″). The vivo iQOO 15T wins in battery capacity (7400 mAh vs 8000 mAh) and camera performance, boasting a 50 MP main sensor with periscope telephoto and an ultrawide, plus a 32 MP selfie camera versus the Ultra’s 200 MP wide and 50 MP ultrawide setup.
- vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 2 wins
- vivo iQOO 15T — 2 wins
- 1 tie
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| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | vivo iQOO 15T |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.85" LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 1000 nits (typ), 2600 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak), 1440 x 3168 pixels (~508 ppi density) | 6.82" LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2592Hz PWM, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Monster (3 nm) (Octa-core 4.21 GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium & 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 |
| RAM | 24GB RAM | 12GB RAM, 16GB RAM |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Main Camera | Main Camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.1, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF | Selfie Camera: 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/3.1", 0.7µm | 200 MP (wide) + 50 MP (ultrawide), 16 MP selfie |
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion 7400 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh |
| Operating System | Android 16, up to 5 major upgrades | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Bluetooth: 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 | GPS: GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | NFC: Yes | Radio: No | USB: USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5; GPS (L1+L5), BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, GLONASS; NFC; USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Dimensions | Not specified | 216g or 223g, 8.3mm thickness |
| Weight | Not specified | 216g or 223g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Features | Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Water resistant | Built-in cooling fan | Pressure sensitive zones (600Hz touch-sensing) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass; IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min); Color-changing rear panel (blue color only) |
| Price | — | ₱34,508 |
Which should you buy?
Buy the vivo iQOO 15 Ultra if you prioritize a larger, brighter display and more RAM for multitasking. Choose the vivo iQOO 15T if you need a longer battery life and a more versatile camera system for photography.
Frequently asked questions
Is the vivo iQOO 15 Ultra worth it over the vivo iQOO 15T?
It depends on your priorities: the Ultra offers more RAM and a slightly larger, brighter display, but the 15T has a bigger battery and better camera versatility.
Which has the better camera?
The vivo iQOO 15T wins in camera performance, featuring a 50 MP main sensor with periscope telephoto and ultrawide lenses, plus a strong 32 MP selfie camera.
Which has the longer battery life?
The vivo iQOO 15T has a larger 7400 mAh battery compared to the Ultra’s 8000 mAh, giving it a slight edge in endurance.
Which is better value for money?
Without price data for the Ultra, the 15T offers a clear value with its larger battery and superior camera at ₱34,508.
Which device has a higher refresh rate display?
Both devices feature a 144 Hz LTPO AMOLED display, so refresh rate is equal.
Which device has higher peak brightness?
The vivo iQOO 15 Ultra reaches a peak of 6000 nits, while the 15T peaks at 4500 nits, giving the Ultra a brighter peak brightness.