Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo S16
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 59/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 216g).
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo S16
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 182g vs 216g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo S16, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 23 points higher (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (76/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Vivo S16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 182 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo S16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo S16 by 277.7% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo S16
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (95/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (75/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (76/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo S16?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 by 23 points (82/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo S16?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo S16 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo S16?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo S16?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo S16?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users.