Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE Blade A56

The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A56 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7200. 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 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A56 doesn't; the ZTE Blade A56 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 215g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 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 86

ZTE Blade A56

Performance 30
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 60
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 560
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1700
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)

What makes ZTE Blade A56 better?

  • Lighter: 193g vs 215g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE Blade A56, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 54 points higher (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 30/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A56 is a bit better (60/100 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 15 ZTE Blade A56
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7200
AnTuTu 3758268 —
Geekbench Single 3013 560
Geekbench Multi 9287 1700
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 10W
Wireless charging 40W —
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm 167.6×77.4×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 193 g
Launch price $599 —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 15

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

ZTE Blade A56

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 15

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

ZTE Blade A56

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
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 A56

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • Wireless charging: no data
51
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 15

$599

ZTE Blade A56

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (94/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (99/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (85/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A56 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A56?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Blade A56?

The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A56 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A56?

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

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A56?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE Blade A56?

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