Realme C33 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Realme C33 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 35/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C33 doesn't; the Realme C33 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 216g).
Realme C33
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 187g vs 216g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Realme C33 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 47 points higher (82/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme C33 (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme C33 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C33 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (64/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme C33 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc Tiger T612 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI S | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.7×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Realme C33
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme C33
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme C33
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme C33
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme C33 (95/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme C33 (99/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C33 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (64/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme C33 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme C33 by 47 points (82/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C33 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme C33 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme C33 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme C33 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme C33 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.