Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo T5x
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo T5x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $599 and $225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 53/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5x has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 953,150); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo T5x
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo T5x better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $225 vs $599
- Overall rating 53/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo T5x, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 33 points higher (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 57/100). 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 — 86/100, Vivo T5x — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo T5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2344 | |
| 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, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $225 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo T5x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo T5x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo T5x
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo T5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo T5x by 294.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $374. Vivo T5x was $374 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (94/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo T5x (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5x by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo T5x — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.