Realme C25 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Realme C25 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, 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 33/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 317,084); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C25 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.6mm).
Realme C25
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Overall rating 33/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Realme C25 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 53 points higher (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (94/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Realme C25 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×75.9×9.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Realme C25
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme C25
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme C25
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Realme C25 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Realme C25 by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Realme C25
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (94/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Realme C25 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Realme C25 by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C25 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Realme C25 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C25 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C25 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme C25 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Realme C25 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.