Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A33S
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A33S (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A33S doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is thinner (8.7mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
ZTE Blade A33S
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 34/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A33S better?
- Lighter: 216g vs 227g
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A33S, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A33S are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | ZTE Blade A33S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 160.0×78.0×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A33S
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A33S
- 6.3" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A33S
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A33S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (92/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A33S are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A33S — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.