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 (3,815,522 vs 1,025,251); the Vivo S20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 by 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money
Vivo S20
Performance 58
Display 85
Camera 44
Battery 68
Portability 75
Value for money
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1025251
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1131
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2967
  • 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 (95/100 vs 58/100)
  • 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 (95/100 vs 58/100). 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 (95/100 vs 58/100). 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).

Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo S20: The Vivo S20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO 15T Vivo S20
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3815522 1025251
Geekbench Single 3228 1131
Geekbench Multi 9553 2967
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
Price $499
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Vivo S20
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Vivo S20
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Vivo S20
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo S20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3815522 AnTuTu
Vivo S20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
61/100 -272.2%
1025251 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo S20 by 272.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499
Vivo S20
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo S20 (95/100 vs 58/100).

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 (95/100 vs 58/100).

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. The Vivo S20 is a better fit for everyday use.