Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 81/100 (a 1-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 3,434,654).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 10402
- Better portability (100/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 3434654
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (65/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 1 points higher (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (100/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 27.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 97/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (100/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Apple iPhone Air 2 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 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.