iQOO 15 vs iQOO 16
90.8Performancechip92.9
90.4Display96.8
65.5Camera65.5
90.2Battery90.2
86.7Features86.7
2 spec wins — iQOO 153 spec wins — iQOO 16
InnoReviews verdict
iQOO 16 wins this phone face-off, 87 to 85.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+6) and performance (+2). iQOO 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iQOO 15
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the iQOO 16
- Stronger display score: 97 vs 90
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 10,000 nits vs 6,000 nits
- 20% higher capacity: 8,400 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
Display
| Spec | iQOO 15 | iQOO 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″ | 6.85 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 3168x1440 |
| Pixel density | 508 ppi | 508 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz+15% |
| Peak brightness | 6,000 nits | 10,000 nits+67% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 94.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | iQOO 15 | iQOO 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| AnTuTu | 3,758,268Top 5% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 1,061,124Top 6% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,415,886Top 5% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 418,830Top 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 862,428Top 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,613Top 4% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,178Top 3% | — |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 66 %Bottom 38% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | iQOO 15 | iQOO 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iQOO 15 | iQOO 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 8,400 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 40 W | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | iQOO 15 | iQOO 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g+1% | 223 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+2% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Matte metal | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iQOO 15 | iQOO 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | iQOO 15 | iQOO 16 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | iQOO 15 | iQOO 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |