Realme 16T vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Realme 16T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $200 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 48/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 524,785); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 16T doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 16T by 34 points (82/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 16T
Performance 43
Display 75
Camera 32
Battery 64
Portability
Value for money 58
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Realme 16T better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $499

  • Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1980
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 16T vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 34 points higher (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Realme 16T — 58/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Realme 16T (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).

Realme 16T: The Realme 16T is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 16T Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 524785 3815522
Geekbench Single 771 3228
Geekbench Multi 1980 9553
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 8.9×None×None mm
Weight 216 g
Launch price $200 $499
Camera comparison
Realme 16T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Realme 16T
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
75
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Realme 16T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 16T and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 16T MediaTek Dimensity 6300
48/100
524785 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +86.2%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Realme 16T by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 16T
$200
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $299. Realme 16T was $299 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (95/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Realme 16T (99/100 vs 75/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (65/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 16T or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 16T by 34 points (82/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 16T and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Realme 16T has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 16T or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 16T or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Realme 16T over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Realme 16T is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.