Vivo iQOO 15T vs Vivo V21e
The Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 49/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 517,460); the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo V21e
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V21e better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 216g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15T vs the Vivo V21e, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 33 points higher (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 41/100). 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 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (99/100 vs 84/100). 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 V21e (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (83/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4704310 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo V21e by 809.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V21e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (99/100 vs 84/100).
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 V21e (75/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (83/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e by 33 points (82/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO 15T has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 15T or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15T over the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.