Apple iPhone 17e vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 2,085,000); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 216g).
Apple iPhone 17e
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 3228
- Lighter: 163g vs 216g
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2085000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $599
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 4/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 37 points higher (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 4/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (74/100 vs 4/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 163 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $599 | $499 |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Apple iPhone 17e by 45.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (82/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (63/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (74/100 vs 4/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (96/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.