Realme C3 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Realme C3 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 28/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 317,084); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C3 doesn't; the Realme C3 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C3
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Realme C3 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 216g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C3 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 54 points higher (82/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C3 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C3 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; realme UI 1.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Realme C3
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme C3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C3 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Realme C3 by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (97/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (99/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme C3 (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C3 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C3 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme C3 by 54 points (82/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C3 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme C3 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C3 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C3 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Realme C3 over the 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.