Realme 8 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Realme 8 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 50/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 534,895); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8 doesn't; the Realme 8 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 216g).
Realme 8
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 177g vs 216g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1881
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Realme 8 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 32 points higher (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Realme 8 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Realme 8 (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (73/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme 8 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.9×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | 216 g | |
| Price | — | $499 |
Realme 8
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 8
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 8 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Realme 8 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Realme 8 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Realme 8 (65/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (75/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (73/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme 8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme 8 by 32 points (82/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme 8 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.