Realme 15T vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Realme 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $250 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 581,041); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15T doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 15T
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Realme 15T better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $840
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 15T vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Realme 15T — 50/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme 15T (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme 15T (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15T is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 15T | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Realme 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 15T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 15T
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 15T and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Realme 15T by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $590. Realme 15T was $590 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme 15T (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Realme 15T (90/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15T is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 15T or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Realme 15T by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 15T and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Realme 15T has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15T or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15T or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15T over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.