iQOO 16 vs iQOO 15
Here you can compare iQOO 16 and iQOO 15. Comparing iQOO 16 vs iQOO 15 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how iQOO 16 stands against iQOO 15 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for iQOO 16 is ₹74,990 and for iQOO 15 is ₹64,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Nov 19, 2025.
| Specification | iQOO 16 | iQOO 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 7500 mAh, Si/C | 7000 mAh, Si/C |
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Display | 6.89 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 50 MP ƒ/1.85 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.7 (Telephoto) 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.1 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Price | ₹74,990 | ₹64,999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 83 / 100 | 91 / 100 Better Specs |
| CPU Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz Faster Clock Speed | |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP |
| Weight | 215 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm Slimmer | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh Bigger Battery | 7000 mAh |
| Unique Features | No | Wireless Charging |
General
| Model | V2505A | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 03, 2026 (Expected) | November 26th, 2025 (Expected) |
Design
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.7 x 8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Black, White, Green, Blue, Color changing |
Display
| Type | Color LTPO 2.0 AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.89 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | 19.8:9 |
| PPI | ~ 505 PPI | ~ 508 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.2% | ~ 90.7% |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 2600 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 6000nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4.1 |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient, Proximity Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68+IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 50 MP ƒ/1.85 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.7 (Telephoto) 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.1 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video,High Resolution, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document,Long Exposure, Astro, Tilt Shift, Fish eye | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 16 | OriginOS 6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | |
| Fabrication Node | 3 nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7500 mAh, Si/C | 7000 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 150W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 40W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
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