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 (3,740,528 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).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 67 points (86/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Performance 10
Display 40
Camera 12
Battery 15
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 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).

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 A7 Prime: The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15 ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 3740528 155362
Geekbench Single 3041 300
Geekbench Multi 9494 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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • 6.1" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
40
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 A7 Prime
  • 3200 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and ZTE Blade A7 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100
3740528 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade A7 Prime MediaTek Helio A22
19/100 -2307.6%
155362 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 2307.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15
$599
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Price unknown
Detailed 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. The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.