vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs vivo iQOO 15R
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
vivo iQOO 15R
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
vivo iQOO 15R
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
vivo iQOO 15R
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Lighter body
vivo iQOO 15R
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | vivo iQOO 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.85 | 6.59 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 3168 | 2750 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1260 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 144 |
| Peak Brightness | 8000 | 5000 |
| PPI | 508 | 459 |
| Screen-to-body | 90.7 | 90.5 |
Platform
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | vivo iQOO 15R |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 829 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | OriginOS 6 | OriginOS 6 |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Memory
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | vivo iQOO 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | vivo iQOO 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 2 |
| periscope telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.7, 85mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.1, 15mm, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | vivo iQOO 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K, 1080p |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | vivo iQOO 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 7400 | 7600 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 40 | — |
Body
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | vivo iQOO 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, glass back or fiber-reinforced plastic back, aluminum alloy frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.7 | 157.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.7 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 227 | 202 |
| Width (mm) | 76.8 | 74.4 |
Launch
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | vivo iQOO 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, February 04 | 2026, February 24 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, February 06 | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, March 01 |
Network
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | vivo iQOO 15R |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 71 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89, 91, 92, 93, 94 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 75, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | vivo iQOO 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5) | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, GLONASS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | vivo iQOO 15R |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | vivo iQOO 15R |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and vivo iQOO 15R are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
vivo iQOO 15R is 32% cheaper at 139,200 DZD versus 204,000 DZD for the vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
vivo iQOO 15R packs a 7600 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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