Vivo iQOO 15 vs ZTE S30
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 514,398); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 215g).
Vivo iQOO 15
ZTE S30
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 215g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the ZTE S30, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (70/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3740528 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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 S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads ZTE S30 by 627.2% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE S30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (94/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (85/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (70/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the ZTE S30?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.