Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 70/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3293
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9454
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 12 points higher (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (65/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 54.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (65/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Air — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.