Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 40/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 46 points higher (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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 X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 528.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade X1 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (94/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (85/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.