iQOO 15 vs V60
Winner
Vivo iQOO 15
Lifespan decides this one: the iQOO 15 is supported until Oct 2032 at $8.69 per month of safe use, while the V60 runs out in Aug 2028 ($17.57/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.
Value Score: iQOO 15 81 · V60 62 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
The iQOO 15 undercuts most 2026 flagships on price while matching their camera and battery specs, and now carries an unusually generous 7-year security-patch promise for a sub-flagship-priced phone.
Pick it if
- ✓ value-focused performance buyers
- ✓ gamers wanting long battery life on a budget
Skip it if
- ✗ you're on a major US carrier needing full 5G bands
- ✗ you want in-country warranty service
A camera-centric upper-mid-range phone with Zeiss optics, a 3x periscope telephoto and top-tier IP69 durability, with estimated support to 2028.
Pick it if
- ✓ Mobile photographers
- ✓ Durability seekers
Skip it if
- ✗ Tight-budget buyers
- ✗ Flagship-performance seekers
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The iQOO 15's screen is the better one — 6.85-inch 2k ltpo oled, 144hz, up to 6000 nits peak brightness.
The iQOO 15's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The iQOO 15 is supported until Oct 2032 — 50 months longer than the V60.
Overall value goes to the iQOO 15 at $8.69 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
How long will the iQOO 15 get software updates?
iQOO/Vivo officially confirmed 5 years of major Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security patches for the iQOO 15, pushing its end-of-support date to around October 2032 — longer than most rival gaming-flagship phones at this price.
Can I use the iQOO 15 in the US?
You can only get one via import, since iQOO doesn't sell it officially in the US, Canada, or Australia. It also lacks Band 12/13/14/71, so expect unreliable or 4G-only service on major US carriers.
What cameras does the Vivo V60 have?
It has a Zeiss-tuned quad setup: a 50MP OIS main, a 50MP 3x periscope telephoto, an 8MP ultra-wide and a 50MP front camera.
How durable is the Vivo V60?
It carries IP68 and IP69 ratings, protecting against dust, immersion and high-pressure, high-temperature water jets.
Full spec table
| Spec | iQOO 15 | V60 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $650 | $435 |
| Display | 6.85-inch 2K LTPO OLED, 144Hz, up to 6000 nits peak brightness | 6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 5000 nits peak, HDR10+ |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| RAM | 12GB/16GB | 8GB/12GB/16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 7,000 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, 40W wireless | 90W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP periscope 3x | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 163.35 x 76.8 x 8.14-8.28 mm | 163.5 × 77.0 × 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 216 g | 192 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Oct 2032 | Aug 2028 |
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