TCL 505 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The TCL 505 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 5010); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 193,858); the TCL 505 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 505
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes TCL 505 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 216g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 505 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 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). 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 TCL 505 (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (62/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 505 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.7×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
TCL 505
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
TCL 505
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 505
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 505 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads TCL 505 by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL 505
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (97/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (65/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (62/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 505 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 54 points (82/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 505 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The TCL 505 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 505 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 505 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the TCL 505 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.