ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The ASUS Zenfone 9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $699 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 57/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,640,834); the ASUS Zenfone 9 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 9
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes ASUS Zenfone 9 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 216g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1640834
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $699
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 25 points higher (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 30/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 9 — 28/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (66/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1640834 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 169 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $499 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 9 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads ASUS Zenfone 9 by 65.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15T was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (97/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (65/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 (75/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (66/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 9 by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 9 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 9 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The ASUS Zenfone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.