Oppo A9 (2020) vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Oppo A9 (2020) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 37/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A9 (2020) doesn't; the Oppo A9 (2020) is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A9 (2020)
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Oppo A9 (2020) better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A9 (2020) vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 49 points higher (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (94/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A9 (2020) | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×9.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A9 (2020)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo A9 (2020)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A9 (2020)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A9 (2020) and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Oppo A9 (2020) by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A9 (2020)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (94/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A9 (2020) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) by 49 points (86/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A9 (2020) and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Oppo A9 (2020) has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A9 (2020) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A9 (2020) or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A9 (2020) over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.