Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo Y36 (India)

The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y36 (India) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 421,228); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y36 (India) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
Vivo Y36 (India)
Performance 31
Display 54
Camera 32
Battery 48
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo Y36 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 202g vs 215g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo Y36 (India), the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 (India) is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y36 (India): The Vivo Y36 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Vivo Y36 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 3740528 421228
Geekbench Single 3041 412
Geekbench Multi 9494 1410
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2388
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 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 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 650 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm 164.1×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 215 g 202 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Vivo Y36 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Vivo Y36 (India)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Vivo Y36 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo Y36 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100
3740528 AnTuTu
Vivo Y36 (India) Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100 -788.0%
421228 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo Y36 (India) by 788.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Vivo Y36 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (94/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (99/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (78/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (85/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 (India) is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo Y36 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo Y36 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y36 (India) — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo Y36 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo Y36 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo Y36 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y36 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.