Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo iQOO U1

The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 39/100 (a 43-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 514,398); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
Vivo iQOO U1
Performance 41
Display 57
Camera 29
Battery 33
Portability 59
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 216g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 43 points higher (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (65/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (59/100 vs 44/100).

Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO U1: The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Vivo iQOO U1
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3815522 514398
Geekbench Single 3228 746
Geekbench Multi 9553 1762
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 200 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm
Weight 216 g 190 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Vivo iQOO U1
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO U1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
39/100 -641.7%
514398 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 641.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (95/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (99/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (65/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (75/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (59/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo iQOO U1?

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 U1 is a better fit for everyday use.