Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo iQOO Neo9
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 65/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,754,213); the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 216g).
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1754213
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 190g vs 216g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 17 points higher (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (65/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Vivo iQOO Neo9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 1754213 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo9
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo iQOO Neo9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo iQOO Neo9 by 117.5% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Neo9
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (95/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (65/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (65/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo9 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo iQOO Neo9?
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 Neo9 is a better fit for active users.