Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo Y36i

The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y36i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 35/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 530,583); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y36i doesn't; the Vivo Y36i is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
Vivo Y36i
Performance 42
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 66
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 530583
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 724
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2032
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y36i better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 215g

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo Y36i, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 51 points higher (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). 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 Y36i (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (66/100 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 Y36i: The Vivo Y36i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 Vivo Y36i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 6020
AnTuTu 3740528 530583
Geekbench Single 3041 724
Geekbench Multi 9494 2032
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 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 840 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm 163.7×75.4×8.1 mm
Weight 215 g 186 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Vivo Y36i
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Vivo Y36i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
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 Y36i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo Y36i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100
3740528 AnTuTu
Vivo Y36i MediaTek Dimensity 6020
35/100 -605.0%
530583 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo Y36i by 605.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
Vivo Y36i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (94/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (99/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (85/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36i notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (66/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo Y36i?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i by 51 points (86/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo Y36i?

The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y36i — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo Y36i?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo Y36i?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo Y36i?

The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y36i is a better fit for everyday use.