Vivo has just unveiled its latest Vivo V15 series of smartphones. This duo boasts some of the key features that you’d expect to see in more midrange devices that will be coming out this year.
They will both come with pop-up cameras, capable processors, all-screen displays and more. And being one of the biggest players in the market, it’s no surprise that Vivo was able to incorporate all these features in their newest line-up.
Vivo Philippines has already teased the upcoming arrival of both the Vivo V15 and V15 Pro in the country. And just like their predecessors, both models are expected to be a hit to the local consumers.
But before they officially arrive, let us help you decide which between these two devices is actually right for you. Should you go with the standard V15? Or splurge more for the V15 Pro model?
Go ahead and check out our Vivo V15 versus V15 Pro specifications and features comparison below to see for yourself which between these two devices fit your needs.
| Vivo V15 | Vivo V15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie FunTouch OS 9 | Android 9.0 Pie FunTouch OS 9 |
| SIM | Dual SIM Dual standby | Dual SIM Dual standby |
| Display | 6.53-inch FHD+ IPS 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution ~394ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 6.39-inch Super AMOLED 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution ~403ppi 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Processor | 2.1GHz MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core | 2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 octa-core |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| GPU | Mali-G72 | Adreno 612 |
| Storage | 128GB Expandable via microSD up to 256GB | 128GB Expandable via microSD up to 256GB |
| Front camera | 32-megapixel Pop-up mechanism f/2.0 | 32-megapixel Pop-up mechanism f/2.0 |
| Rear Camera | 12-megapixel (f/1.78) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 5-megapixel PDAF LED flash | 48-megapixel (f/1.78) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 5-megapixel PDAF LED flash |
| Audio | Single loudspeaker Headphone jack | Single loudspeaker Headphone jack |
| Security | Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner Face unlock | In-display fingerprint scanner Face unlock |
| Connectivity | HSDPA+, 4G LTE WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 4.2 GPS, GLONASS, Beidou FM Radio microUSB | HSDPA+, 4G LTE WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, GLONASS, Beidou FM Radio microUSB |
| Dimensions | 161.97 x 75.93 x 8.5mm | 157.25 x 74.71 x 8.21mm |
| Weight | 189.5g | 185g |
| Colors | Topaz Blue Glamour Red | Topaz Blue Ruby Red |
| Battery | 4,000mAh Dual-Engine 9V/2A | 3,700mAh Dual-Engine 9V/2A |
| Price | THB10,999 (~Php18,000) | INR28,990 (~Php21,200) |
Vivo clearly made it sure that you can easily tell the V15 and V15 Pro apart, at least from its specs list. While their designs do look similar due to their colors, three camera modules on the back, and a levitating camera on the front, these two models definitely differ in terms of features.
Obviously, the ‘Pro’ version gets fancier things. For one, it has a more colorful Super AMOLED screen, while the former uses the more conventional IPS panel. But to the V15’s credit, it does have a larger 6.53-inch display, which allowed Vivo to put a bigger 4,000mAh battery (compared to the 3,700mAh capacity on the V15 Pro).
Moreover, thanks to its AMOLED screen, the V15 Pro gets to have an in-display fingerprint scanner. This is also one of the main things that you can tell both these devices apart as the V15 has the scanner mounted on the back.
The Vivo V15 Pro comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor, while the Vivo V15 utilizes a MediaTek Helio P70 chip. Both chipsets are some of the latest from their own respective manufacturers.
On the upside, both smartphones have 32-megapixel pop-up cameras as one of their distinctive features. They also have 8-megapixel and 5-megapixel extra rear cameras However, the V15 Pro has a 48-megapixel primary shooter, while the V15 only has a 12-megapixel sensor.
The two devices come installed with Android 9 Pie and FunTouch OS 9 interface, Vivo’s Dual Engine fast charging technology, a fast and more reliable WiFi ac, and a disappointing microUSB port instead of USB Type-C.
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To sum it up, the Vivo V15 Pro is clearly a showcase of today’s latest smartphone technologies. It has an in-display fingerprint scanner, a pixel-packed rear camera, and a levitating selfie-snapper on the front. It also runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, which is still the most preferred chipset brand by most people.
But if you don’t really care about any of that, then you might be better off going with the more affordable Vivo V15 instead. Other than saving money, you will also be getting a slightly bigger display, larger battery, and you’d be able to keep its 32-megapixel primary camera.
The Vivo V15 and Vivo V15 Pro official prices in the Philippines are yet to be announced. We’ll be uncovering that important detail in the coming days as an official local launch event is expected to happen this March 20, 2019.