Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 19/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 155,362); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 Prime better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 215g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 67 points higher (86/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (78/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | ZTE Blade A7 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- 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 A7 Prime
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and ZTE Blade A7 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 2319.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (94/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (99/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (78/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.