Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo S50
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $499 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 72/100 (a 10-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 1,794,400); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo S50
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5179
- 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 75/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $499
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo S50, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 10 points higher (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100, Vivo S50 — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (97/100 vs 75/100). 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 and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (66/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2750 | |
| 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 | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $390 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo S50 by 162.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $109. Vivo S50 was $109 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (97/100 vs 75/100).
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 and the Vivo S50 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
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 S50 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (66/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo S50?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo S50?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.