Realme 3i vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Realme 3i (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 25/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 232,802); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 3i doesn't; the Realme 3i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 3i by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 3i
Performance 17
Display 39
Camera 12
Battery 39
Portability 71
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Realme 3i better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 216g

  • Better portability (71/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 232802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4230 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 3i vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 57 points higher (82/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (95/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 3i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (71/100 vs 44/100).

Realme 3i: The Realme 3i 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 3i Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 232802 3815522
Geekbench Single 341 3228
Geekbench Multi 779 9553
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1520 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 4230 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 156.1×75.6×8.3 mm
Weight 175 g 216 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Realme 3i
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Realme 3i
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Realme 3i
  • 4230 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
39
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 3i and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 3i MediaTek Helio P60
25/100
232802 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +93.9%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Realme 3i by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 3i
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (95/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (99/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (65/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 3i (75/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 3i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (71/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 3i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 3i by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 3i and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Realme 3i has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 3i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 3i or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Realme 3i over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Realme 3i 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.