iQOO 15 vs realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro excels with a superior 200MP telephoto camera, faster charging speeds, and higher display brightness, while the iQOO 15 counters with an industry-leading software update policy (seven years of security patches) and a potentially better cooling system for sustained performance. Both devices run on the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.
Performance and Hardware
Processor: Both smartphones are powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and Adreno 840 GPU, offering comparable, top-tier performance.
Cooling Systems: The iQOO 15 reportedly includes a slightly larger vapor cooling chamber than the Realme GT 8 Pro, which could lead to better thermal management during extended, heavy gaming sessions.
RAM and Storage: Both devices are expected to offer LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage options, ensuring fast app launches and data transfer speeds. The iQOO 15 has an edge with UFS 4.1 versus UFS 4.0 in some Realme GT 8 variants.
Camera
The primary camera distinction lies in the telephoto lens hardware, where the Realme GT 8 Pro has a higher megapixel count and larger sensor.
Rear Camera System: Both feature 50MP main (iQOO 15 uses a Sony IMX921 sensor, Realme uses Sony IMX906) and 50MP ultrawide cameras.
Telephoto Lens: The Realme GT 8 Pro is equipped with a high-resolution 200MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and a large sensor (1/1.56-inch Samsung HP9). The iQOO 15 has a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and a smaller sensor (Sony IMX882).
Video: The Realme GT 8 Pro is capable of shooting 4K video at up to 120fps, an advantage over the iQOO 15 which maxes out at 4K 60fps (both offer 8K at 30fps).
Battery and Charging
While battery capacities are the same, the Realme device offers faster charging options across the board.Capacity: Both smartphones pack a large 7000mAh battery.
Wired Charging: The Realme GT 8 Pro offers faster 120W wired charging, compared to 100W on the iQOO 15.
Wireless Charging: The Realme GT 8 Pro also supports faster 50W wireless charging, whereas the iQOO 15 supports 40W wireless charging.
Software and Longevity
The iQOO 15 sets an industry benchmark with its exceptional software support commitment.
Operating System: The Realme GT 8 Pro runs on Realme UI 7.0, and the iQOO 15 runs on OriginOS 6 (both based on Android 16).
Software Updates: The iQOO 15 promises a class-leading five years of OS updates and seven years of security patches, offering a longer lifespan commitment than the Realme GT 8 Pro’s expected four years of OS updates and five years of security updates.