Realme Note 50 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Realme Note 50 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $100 and $499. 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 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Note 50 doesn't; the Realme Note 50 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 216g).
Realme Note 50
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 193g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $499
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Realme Note 50 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 16/100). 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). Value score: Realme Note 50 — 34/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (95/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (63/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme Note 50 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T612 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI T | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.7×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $499 |
Realme Note 50
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Note 50
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Note 50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $399. Realme Note 50 was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (95/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (63/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme Note 50 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 by 57 points (82/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Note 50 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme Note 50 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Note 50 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Note 50 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme Note 50 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme Note 50 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.