Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE Blade A34

The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A34 (2024) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 32/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A34 doesn't; the ZTE Blade A34 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
ZTE Blade A34
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A34 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 215g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE Blade A34, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 54 points higher (86/100 vs 32/100). 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 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A34 is a bit better (62/100 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.
ZTE Blade A34: The ZTE Blade A34 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 ZTE Blade A34
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 3714661
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1612
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 13 Tiramisu
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm 164.0×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 215 g 185 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
ZTE Blade A34
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Blade A34
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
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
ZTE Blade A34
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
ZTE Blade A34
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (99/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (85/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A34 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A34?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Blade A34?

The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A34 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A34?

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

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE Blade A34?

The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade A34 is a better fit for everyday use.