Category Breakdown
vivo iQOO Neo5 S
vivo S15
Performance
90.190.5
Camera
75.775.7
Display
93.293.2
Battery
30.630.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
83.683.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
64.060.3
Summary
- The vivo iQOO Neo5 S and vivo S15 both feature a 6.62" AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Neo5 S is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 870 in the S15.
- The camera system on the S15 is more advanced with a 64 MP main sensor versus the 48 MP on the Neo5 S, and it also has a higher resolution selfie camera at 32 MP compared to 16 MP.
- Both devices have a 4500 mAh battery with 66W fast charging, ensuring efficient power management.
- The Neo5 S runs on Android 11, while the S15 comes with Android 12, providing a slightly updated software experience.
- Build-wise, the Neo5 S is slightly larger and heavier than the S15, but both maintain a premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
vivo iQOO Neo5 S
vivo S15
General
Release Date
2021, December 20
2022, May 19
Announced
2021, December 20
2022, May 19
Description
Also known as vivo iQOO Neo5S
N/A
Display
Size
6.62"
6.62"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Adreno 660
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.72", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired, 70% in 18 min
66W wired, 50% in 18 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.2 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
161.1 x 74.3 x 8 mm (6.34 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
Weight
196 g
197 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Orange, Blue, Black
Blue, Black, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, OriginOS Ocean
Android 12, OriginOS Ocean
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

