Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo Y73
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y73 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 535,127); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y73 doesn't; the Vivo Y73 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo Y73
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y73 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 170g vs 215g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo Y73, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). 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 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo Y73 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y73 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (83/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo Y73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 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 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 570 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y73
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y73
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y73
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo Y73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo Y73 by 602.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y73
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (94/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo Y73 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (85/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y73 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (83/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo Y73?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo Y73?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y73 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo Y73?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo Y73?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo Y73?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.