Apple iPhone 15 vs Vivo V80
Vivo V80 wins 3 of 5. Buy Apple iPhone 15 if you want more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Vivo V80 if you want better photos, longer battery life and the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraVivo V80. Takes the better photos: camera score 7 out of 10, against 6.
- BatteryVivo V80. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 6. It has a 7200 mAh battery.
- SpeedApple iPhone 15. Faster for games and heavy apps: Apple A16 Bionic, speed score 7 out of 10, against 6.
- UpdatesVivo V80. Android upgrades: until about Oct 2030 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Oct 2032 (6 years from launch).
- PriceApple iPhone 15. Costs 5% less.
Overall, Vivo V80 wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: each phone in the version closest to the same memory and storage. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickApple iPhone 15 | Vivo V80 | Suggested by TuvvoMotorola Edge 70 MaxWins 9 of 10 key areas against Apple iPhone 15₹7,410 cheaper for 8GB + 256GB, longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection, upgrades for longer, security fixes for longer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹59,900 6GB + 128GB | ₹69,999 8GB + 256GB | Best price of these phones₹52,490 8GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | Down ₹20,000 (25%) ₹79,900 at launch, ₹59,900 now 6GB + 128GB model | No change ₹62,999 at launch, ₹62,999 now 8GB + 128GB model | Down ₹2,509 (4.6%) ₹54,999 at launch, ₹52,490 now 8GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 6GB + 128GB: ₹59,900 6GB + 256GB: price not known | 8GB + 128GB: ₹62,999 8GB + 256GB: ₹69,999 8GB + 512GB: ₹79,999 | 8GB + 256GB: ₹52,490 12GB + 256GB: ₹59,999 | |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Nothing that leads its price range | Brightest screen in its price range: 7,000 nits | |
| Launched | 12 September 2023 | 6 October 2026 | 15 July 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | iOS upgrades: no fixed promise from Apple, expected until about Sep 2028 | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Oct 2030 (4 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Jul 2029 (3 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Sep 2028 (5 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Oct 2032 (6 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Jul 2031 (5 years from launch) | |
| Software now | iOS 27.0.1, launched with iOS 17 | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) (same as launch) | Hello UI (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7/10 | Best rating of these phones7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
| Battery | Lasts a day for light to normal use; charging is slow. 3349 mAh | Best battery of these phonesLarge 7200mAh battery in a thin body, with fast 90W charging and the charger in the box. 7200 mAh | Best battery of these phonesSolid battery life from 7100mAh, 90W wired charging and 25W magnetic wireless charging. 7100 mAh | |
| Camera | Good 48MP main camera and great video; no zoom lens. | Best camera of these phonesZeiss-branded main and 3x zoom cameras plus a sharp 50MP selfie camera. | Good main and selfie cameras, but no zoom lens and a basic wide-angle camera. | |
| Speed | The A16 chip is smooth for apps and games but can't run Apple Intelligence. | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is smooth for daily use but not a gaming powerhouse. | Best speed of these phonesSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 is fast for gaming and multitasking. | |
| Screen size | 6.1 inch | 6.59 inch | 6.82 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 60Hz, standard | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 2,000 nits, easy to read in sun | 5,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones7,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 20W wired, 15W wireless | Best charging of these phones90W wired, no wireless | Best charging of these phones90W wired, 25W wireless | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | |
| Water and dust | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | Best weight of these phones171 g | 203 g | 221 g | |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | Best thickness of these phones7.7 mm | 8.3 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Sunrise Anthem, Horizon Blue, Stellar Black | Aqua Gray, Dark Shadow, Ice Melt | |
| Catch | No Apple Intelligence, a 60Hz screen and 6GB RAM. Apple no longer sells it itself: buy from Flipkart, Amazon or big shops. | Expensive for a mid-range chip, and the base 128GB model uses slower UFS 3.1 storage. | Weak camera setup for the price, somewhat heavy, and only one storage size. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | Tom's Guide | Beebom 8/10 Smartprix 8.0/10 | GSMArena Smartprix 7.0/10 MySmartPrice |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
Full specifications (tap to open)
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Compared like for like: each phone in the version closest to the same memory and storage. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Vivo V80 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (1179 x 2556), 60Hz, 2000 nits peak, Dynamic Island | 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 5000 nits peak, Schott Xensation Core |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 6-core: 2x performance @ 3.46GHz + 4x efficiency @ 2.02GHz | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.4GHz + 3x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Apple 5-core GPU | Adreno 722 |
| AI chip (NPU) | 16-core Neural Engine (17 TOPS) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 6GB + 128GB, 6GB + 256GB (NVMe storage; RAM type not officially stated) | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB (UFS 3.1 (128GB) / UFS 4.1 (256GB and 512GB)) |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 7200 mAh |
| Charging | Wired USB-C (about 20W, 50% in 30 min), 15W MagSafe wireless, 4.5W reverse wired | 90W FlashCharge wired, reverse wired, bypass charging; no wireless charging listed |
| Cameras | 48MP main (f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.4); 12MP front | 50 MP main (1/1.56", f/1.9, 23mm, OIS) + 50 MP Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto (1/1.95", f/2.7, 73mm, 3x optical, OIS) + 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 115 degrees); Zeiss optics; 50 MP selfie with AF |
| Water and dust | IP68 (6m for 30 mins) | IP68/IP69 |
| Size and weight | 7.8mm thick, 171g | 7.7mm thick, 203g |
| Software | iOS 17 at launch, iOS 27.0.1 now | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) at launch, OriginOS 7 (Android 17) now |
| Updates | 5 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB, USB-C 2.0, satellite SOS | Wi-Fi (version not stated), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 5G | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers; Taptic Engine | Stereo speakers; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 4320Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Sunrise Anthem, Horizon Blue, Stellar Black |
Where to buy
- Apple iPhone 15₹59,900
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Opens 6GB + 128GB.
- Vivo V80₹62,999
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Opens 8GB + 128GB.
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Common questions
- Which is better, Apple iPhone 15 or Vivo V80?
- Vivo V80 wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Apple iPhone 15 if you want more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Vivo V80 if you want better photos, longer battery life and the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- Vivo V80 takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Vivo V80 lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Apple iPhone 15 is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Apple iPhone 15 (6GB + 128GB) costs ₹59,900, Vivo V80 (8GB + 128GB) costs ₹62,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Apple iPhone 15, now on iOS 27.0.1. iOS upgrades: no fixed promise from Apple, expected until about Sep 2028. Security patches: until about Sep 2028 (5 years from launch). Vivo V80, now on OriginOS 7 (Android 17). Android upgrades: until about Oct 2030 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Oct 2032 (6 years from launch).
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