Tecno Phantom 9 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 31/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 199,111); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 216g).
Tecno Phantom 9
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 164g vs 216g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Tecno Phantom 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 51 points higher (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (82/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Tecno Phantom 9 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 164 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Tecno Phantom 9 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Phantom 9
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (95/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (65/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (82/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 51 points (82/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom 9 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Tecno Phantom 9 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom 9 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Tecno Phantom 9 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.