Apple iPhone 17 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 216g).
Apple iPhone 17
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3228
- Lighter: 177g vs 216g
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (74/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $799 | $499 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Apple iPhone 17 by 35.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (82/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (63/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (74/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (78/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.