Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A7
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A7 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 23/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 314,537); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
ZTE Blade A7
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 227g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A7, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 66 points higher (89/100 vs 23/100). 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 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (99/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (84/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | ZTE Blade A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 4602290 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | 154.0×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A7
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A7
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A7
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and ZTE Blade A7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads ZTE Blade A7 by 1363.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A7
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (99/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (99/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (92/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (84/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 by 66 points (89/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A7?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A7 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A7?
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 A7?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.