iQOO 15 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
99.6Performancechip92.9
90.4Display82.8
65.5Camera75.4
90.2Battery88.7
86.7Features100
5 spec wins — iQOO 15 Ultra5 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iQOO 15 Ultra scores 87.8 against 87.3 for Vivo X500 Pro Max. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iQOO 15 Ultra edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iQOO 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 100 vs 93
- Stronger display score: 90 vs 83
- 82% higher Peak brightness: 8,000 nits vs 4,400 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 24 GB vs 16 GB
- 11% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 90 W
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 75 vs 66
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 17% higher Optical zoom: 3.5 x vs 3 x
Display
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″ | 6.85 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 508 ppi | 507 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 8,000 nits+82% | 4,400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| AnTuTu | 4,118,578Top 1% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 1,124,295Top 2% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,528,317Top 1% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 547,676Top 1% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 918,290Top 1% | — |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3.5 x+17% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,400 mAh | 8,000 mAh+8% |
| Wired charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 40 W | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g+1% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | — |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
Audio
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |