Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo iQOO U5x
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO U5x (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 34/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 424,216); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5x doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5x is noticeably lighter (179g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo iQOO U5x
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U5x better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 216g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo iQOO U5x, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 48 points higher (82/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (68/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Vivo iQOO U5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Origin OS Ocean | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO U5x
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo iQOO U5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo iQOO U5x by 1008.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO U5x
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (68/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x by 48 points (82/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo iQOO U5x — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.