Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE Blade A35
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 36/100 (a 50-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 A35 doesn't.
Vivo iQOO 15
ZTE Blade A35
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE Blade A35, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 50 points higher (86/100 vs 36/100). 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 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Blade A35 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | ZTE Blade A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A35
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A35
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
ZTE Blade A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Blade A35
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In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Blade A35 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A35?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Blade A35?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A35 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A35?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE Blade A35?
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 A35 is a better fit for everyday use.