Realme U1 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 26/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 303,398); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 56 points (82/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme U1
Performance 20
Display 58
Camera 16
Battery 12
Portability 79
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Realme U1 better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 216g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 303398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme U1 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 56 points higher (82/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (65/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (79/100 vs 44/100).

Realme U1: The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme U1 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor MediaTek Helio P70 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 303398 3815522
Geekbench Single 341 3228
Geekbench Multi 779 9553
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1440x3168
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 25 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm
Weight 168 g 216 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Realme U1
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 25MP
16
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Realme U1
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Realme U1
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme U1 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme U1 MediaTek Helio P70
26/100
303398 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +92.0%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Realme U1 by 92.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme U1
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (95/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (99/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (65/100 vs 16/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (75/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (79/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme U1 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 56 points (82/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Realme U1 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Realme U1 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme U1 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 16/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme U1 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Realme U1 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Realme U1 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.