Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 5/100 (a 79-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 79 points (84/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 2050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 79 points higher (84/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Blade A3 Plus: The ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek
AnTuTu 4602290
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 5.0" TFT LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 480x960
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7400 mAh 2050 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 5 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 3 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 11 (Go edition)
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm
Weight 227 g 188 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 3MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • 5.0" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • 2050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (74/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (86/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 79 points (84/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.