Apple iPhone Air vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 216g).
Apple iPhone Air
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9553
- Lighter: 165g vs 216g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 63/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (74/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (75/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $999 | $499 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Apple iPhone Air by 33.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (74/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (93/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (75/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.