Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs ZTE Blade 20
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 303,398); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 20 doesn't; the ZTE Blade 20 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
ZTE Blade 20
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 38/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 20 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | ZTE Blade 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 162.9×76.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade 20
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade 20
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and ZTE Blade 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ZTE Blade 20 by 1416.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade 20
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (99/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (99/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (78/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the ZTE Blade 20?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.