Realme X3 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $450 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 33/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 859,084); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't.
Realme X3
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 202g vs 216g
- Cheaper: $450 vs $499
- Better design/ergonomics (47/100 vs 30/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 19/100)
Comparing the Realme X3 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 42 points higher (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Realme X3 (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (74/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Realme X3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme X3 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Realme X3 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 202 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $450 | $499 |
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme X3 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Realme X3 by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $49. Realme X3 is cheaper by $49.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (82/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Realme X3 (63/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (74/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme X3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (47/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme X3 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Realme X3 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 42 points (75/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Realme X3 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme X3 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme X3 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme X3 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Realme X3 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Realme X3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.