Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo S1 Prime

The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S1 Prime (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 38/100 (a 44-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 (4,704,310 vs 329,457); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo S1 Prime doesn't; the Vivo S1 Prime is noticeably lighter (190g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime by 44 points (82/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO 15T

Performance 97
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 86

Vivo S1 Prime

Performance 24
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 33
Portability 57
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)

What makes Vivo S1 Prime better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 216g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo S1 Prime, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 44 points higher (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 34/100). 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 S1 Prime (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S1 Prime is a bit better (57/100 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Vivo S1 Prime
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 4704310 329457
Geekbench Single 3293 321
Geekbench Multi 10243 1128
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz —
Battery 8000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 200 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions — 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm
Weight 216 g 190 g
Launch price $499 —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera

Vivo S1 Prime

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Vivo S1 Prime

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery

Vivo S1 Prime

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo S1 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
4704310 AnTuTu
Vivo S1 Prime Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
38/100 -1327.9%
329457 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo S1 Prime by 1327.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo iQOO 15T

$499

Vivo S1 Prime

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (97/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (99/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (65/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (75/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S1 Prime is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime by 44 points (82/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo S1 Prime — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.