Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo Y9s
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y9s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y9s doesn't; the Vivo Y9s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo Y9s
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo Y9s better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo Y9s, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s (94/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo Y9s (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y9s is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo Y9s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y9s
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y9s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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 Y9s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo Y9s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Vivo Y9s by 1040.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y9s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s (94/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Vivo Y9s (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y9s is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo Y9s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo Y9s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y9s — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo Y9s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo Y9s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo Y9s?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.