Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 20/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 66 points higher (86/100 vs 20/100). 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 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (99/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.0" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 2050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 3 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 5.0" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- 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
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
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display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (99/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 66 points (86/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.