Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo S20
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S20 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 61/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,027,925); the Vivo S20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo S20
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1027925
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S20 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 216g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo S20, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 21 points higher (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo S20 (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (75/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Vivo S20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 1027925 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.4×74.2×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S20
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S20
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S20
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo S20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo S20 by 357.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S20
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (97/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo S20 (65/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (75/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo S20?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 by 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo S20?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo S20 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo S20?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo S20?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo S20?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.