Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo iQOO 9 SE
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,119,714); the Vivo iQOO 9 SE is noticeably lighter (199g vs 216g).
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 216g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo iQOO 9 SE, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Vivo iQOO 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×76.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo iQOO 9 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo iQOO 9 SE by 240.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO 9 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (95/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (65/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE (75/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo iQOO 9 SE?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 SE by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo iQOO 9 SE?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 SE — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo iQOO 9 SE?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo iQOO 9 SE?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo iQOO 9 SE?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 9 SE is a better fit for active users.