Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo Y18 (India)
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y18 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 37/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 348,562); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18 (India) doesn't; the Vivo Y18 (India) is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo Y18 (India)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y18 (India) better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 215g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo Y18 (India), the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 49 points higher (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo Y18 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 840 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y18 (India)
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y18 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 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 Y18 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo Y18 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo Y18 (India) by 978.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo Y18 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (94/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (99/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 (India) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) by 49 points (86/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y18 (India) — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.