Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo T5
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo T5 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; launch prices were $599 and $315. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 43/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 522,680); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5 doesn't.
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo T5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 522680
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 489
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1532
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $315 vs $599
- Overall rating 43/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo T5, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 43 points higher (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100, Vivo T5 — 28/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo T5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3714661 | 522680 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 489 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1532 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $315 |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo T5
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo T5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo T5
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo T5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo T5 by 610.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $284. Vivo T5 was $284 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (94/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo T5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 by 43 points (86/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo T5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo T5 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo T5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo T5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo T5?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo T5 is a better fit for everyday use.