Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 3,740,528).
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 215g vs 216g
- Better camera (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 3740528
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $499 vs $599
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 78/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $599 | $499 |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 2.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 edges out the Vivo iQOO 15T by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.