Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo iQOO 9T
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 61/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo iQOO 9T
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 206g vs 216g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo iQOO 9T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 21 points higher (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Vivo iQOO 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 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) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Weight | 216 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo iQOO 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 231.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 9T
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (65/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (75/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T by 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO 9T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo iQOO 9T?
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 9T is a better fit for active users.