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iQOO 15 5G leads the supplied overall specification score
Choose iQOO for maximum performance, display, battery and charging versatility; choose Vivo for slimmer design, selfie autofocus, supplied IP68/IP69 protection and a lower comparison price.
Key differences
The most important category differences from the verified comparison.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 versus Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.
144Hz QHD+ versus 120Hz FHD+ in the supplied detailed specifications.
100W wired plus 40W wireless and reverse wireless charging versus 90W wired.
50MP autofocus versus 32MP fixed focus.
Thinner and lighter in the supplied dimensions.
Key specifications
A compact view of the most useful verified hardware details.
| Specification | iQOO 15 5G | Vivo V70 Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SM8850-AC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SM8635 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.85 inch | 6.59 inch |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Rear camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Overall rating | 9.4/10 | 8.6/10 |
Specifications comparison
Every specification is aligned horizontally so differences are easy to scan.
| Feature | iQOO 15 5G | Vivo V70 Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Current India comparison price | ₹74,999 | ₹66,999Winner |
| Overall supplied spec score | 94/100Winner | 86/100 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Winner | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| CPU peak clock | 4.6GHzWinner | 3.0GHz |
| Fabrication | 3nmWinner | 4nm |
| GPU | Adreno 840Winner | Adreno 735 |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X Ultra | 12GB LPDDR5X (attached product record) |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 4.1 | 256GB UFS 4.1 |
| Display | 6.85-inch AMOLED | 6.59-inch AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 QHD+Winner | 1080x2392 FHD+ |
| Refresh rate | 144HzWinner | 120Hz |
| Pixel density | 508ppiWinner | 398ppi |
| Peak brightness (supplied) | 6,000 nitsWinner | 5,000 nits |
| Battery | 7,000mAhWinner | 6,500mAh |
| Wired charging | 100WWinner | 90W |
| Wireless charging | 40WWinner | Not supplied |
| Reverse wireless charging | YesWinner | Not supplied |
| Rear cameras | 50MP + 50MP + 50MP | 50MP + 8MP + 50MP |
| Telephoto | 50MP periscope, up to 3x optical | 50MP telephoto |
| Front camera | 32MP fixed focus | 50MP autofocusWinner |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS updates (supplied) | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
| Security updates (supplied) | 7 yearsWinner | 6 years |
| Thickness | 8.14mm | 7.40mmWinner |
| Weight | 216.2g | 194gWinner |
| Water resistance | No equivalent IP claim supplied | IP68/IP69 (supplied)Winner |
| Fingerprint | On-screen ultrasonicWinner | On-screen optical |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6.0Winner | 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7Winner | Wi-Fi 6 |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
Comparison scores
Category scores are shown on a 10-point scale where comparable evidence exists.
| Category | iQOO 15 5G | Vivo V70 Elite | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 9.5 | 9.2 | — |
| Display | 9.8 | 8.5 | — |
| Battery & Charging | 9.8 | 9.7 | — |
| Camera Hardware | 8.4 | 9 | — |
| Software & Updates | 9.4 | 9 | — |
| Design & Durability | 8.6 | 9.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 9.6 | 9.2 | — |
| Value | 8.8 | 9 | — |
| Overall Spec Score | 9.4 | 8.6 | — |
Review scores
Category scores and supporting reasons aligned side by side for direct comparison.
Performance
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 3nm fabrication, Adreno 840 and LPDDR5X Ultra form the stronger supplied performance platform.
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, Adreno 735 and LPDDR5X provide a strong premium platform, though below the iQOO chipset tier.
Display
6.85-inch 144Hz QHD+ AMOLED with 508ppi and supplied 6,000-nit peak brightness.
6.59-inch 120Hz AMOLED is strong, but supplied resolution, refresh rate and pixel density trail iQOO.
Battery & Charging
7,000mAh capacity, 100W wired charging, 40W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.
6,500mAh capacity and 90W wired charging are strong, but wireless charging was not supplied.
Camera Hardware
Triple 50MP rear system with ultrawide and 3x periscope telephoto plus a 32MP front camera.
50MP main, 8MP ultrawide and 50MP telephoto rear system plus a 50MP autofocus front camera.
Software Support
Supplied support commitment is 5 years of OS updates and 7 years of security updates.
Supplied support commitment is 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security updates.
Design & Durability
Glass back and dust-proof construction, but it is thicker and heavier than Vivo; no equivalent IP water-resistance claim was supplied.
7.4mm thickness, 194g weight and supplied IP68/IP69 water resistance strengthen portability and durability.
Connectivity
5G, NFC, IR blaster, Bluetooth 6.0 and Wi-Fi 7 are supplied.
5G, NFC, IR blaster, Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 6 are supplied.
Value
The higher ₹74,999 comparison price buys materially stronger performance, display and charging hardware.
At the attached comparison price of ₹66,999, it costs less while retaining premium camera, battery and connectivity hardware.
Best for
Quick recommendations based on different buyer priorities.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840 and 144Hz QHD+ display.
Higher supplied resolution, refresh rate, pixel density and peak brightness.
7,000mAh, 100W wired, 40W wireless and reverse wireless charging.
50MP front camera with autofocus versus 32MP fixed-focus front camera.
7.4mm and 194g versus 8.14mm and 216.2g.
Supplied 5 OS / 7 security years versus 4 OS / 6 security years.
Detailed category comparison
Each category keeps the compared phones in the same side-by-side order for faster scanning.
Camera
Design
Memory
Display
Software
Performance
Connectivity
Battery And Charging
Pros and cons
Device-specific strengths and limitations from the comparison data.
iQOO 15 5G
- ✓ Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship platform
- ✓ 6.85-inch 144Hz QHD+ AMOLED display
- ✓ 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery
- ✓ 100W wired and 40W wireless charging
- ✓ Reverse wireless charging
- ✓ Triple 50MP rear-camera system with periscope telephoto
- ✓ Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0
- ✓ 5 years of OS and 7 years of security updates in the supplied data
- • Heavier and thicker than Vivo V70 Elite
- • 32MP front camera lacks autofocus in the supplied data
- • No equivalent IP68/IP69 water-resistance claim was supplied
- • Higher current comparison price
Vivo V70 Elite
- ✓ Slim 7.4mm body
- ✓ Lighter 194g weight
- ✓ 50MP autofocus front camera
- ✓ 50MP telephoto rear camera
- ✓ 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery
- ✓ 90W wired charging
- ✓ IP68/IP69 water resistance in the supplied data
- ✓ Lower current comparison price
- • Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is below iQOO's flagship chipset tier
- • 120Hz FHD+ display trails iQOO's 144Hz QHD+ panel on supplied specifications
- • No wireless charging was supplied
- • Shorter supplied OS and security-update periods
- • 8MP ultrawide camera is lower resolution than iQOO's 50MP ultrawide
Which one should you buy?
Choose iQOO 15 5G if
- • You prioritize flagship gaming and sustained high-end performance
- • You want the higher-resolution 144Hz display
- • You want the larger 7,000mAh battery
- • Wireless and reverse wireless charging matter
- • You want the longer supplied software-support period
- • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 matter
Choose Vivo V70 Elite if
- • You want a slimmer and lighter phone
- • You prioritize selfie hardware and front-camera autofocus
- • IP68/IP69 water resistance matters
- • You want a premium telephoto camera while spending less at the current comparison price
- • 90W wired charging is sufficient and wireless charging is not important
iQOO 15 5G is the stronger specification-led all-rounder. Vivo V70 Elite is the more specialized alternative for buyers prioritizing portability, selfie hardware, water resistance and a lower purchase price.
Price to performance
Higher price, but materially stronger flagship chipset, display, battery capacity and charging versatility.
Lower attached India comparison price while retaining strong camera hardware, 6,500mAh battery, 90W charging and premium connectivity.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better overall, iQOO 15 5G or Vivo V70 Elite?
On the supplied specification scores, iQOO 15 5G leads at 94/100 versus 86/100. It has the stronger performance platform, higher-resolution 144Hz display, larger battery, wireless charging and longer stated software support.
Which phone is better for gaming?
iQOO 15 5G has the stronger supplied gaming hardware with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840, LPDDR5X Ultra memory and a 144Hz QHD+ display. No comparable hands-on thermal or sustained gaming test was supplied.
Which phone has the better camera hardware?
The Vivo V70 Elite has the higher supplied camera score at 90 versus 84 and adds a 50MP autofocus selfie camera. iQOO 15 5G counters with three 50MP rear cameras, including a 50MP ultrawide and periscope telephoto. This is a hardware comparison, not a hands-on image-quality verdict.
Which phone has the better battery and charging setup?
iQOO 15 5G has the more versatile supplied setup: 7,000mAh, 100W wired charging, 40W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. Vivo V70 Elite has 6,500mAh and 90W wired charging.
Which phone has longer software support?
The supplied data states 5 years of OS updates and 7 years of security updates for iQOO 15 5G, compared with 4 years of OS updates and 6 years of security updates for Vivo V70 Elite.
Which phone is slimmer and lighter?
Vivo V70 Elite is the slimmer and lighter device in the supplied specifications at 7.40mm and 194g, compared with 8.14mm and 216.2g for iQOO 15 5G.
Which phone has the better display?
On the supplied specifications, iQOO 15 5G has the stronger display: 6.85-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, 1440x3168 QHD+ and 508ppi versus Vivo V70 Elite's 6.59-inch 120Hz 1080x2392 AMOLED at 398ppi.
Which phone gives better value?
At the attached comparison prices of ₹74,999 for iQOO 15 5G and ₹66,999 for Vivo V70 Elite, Vivo costs less and retains premium camera and battery hardware. iQOO costs more but adds a higher-tier chipset, QHD+ 144Hz display, larger battery and wireless charging.
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