Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo Y500
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $599 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 56/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $599
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 30 points higher (86/100 vs 56/100). 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 64/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8100 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $345 |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- 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 Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $254. Vivo Y500 was $254 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.