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 (3,815,522 vs 514,398); the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 216g).
Vivo iQOO 15T
Vivo V21e
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (95/100 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)
- Lighter: 171g vs 216g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 44/100)
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 (95/100 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 (95/100 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).
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15T | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3815522 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 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 | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Vivo iQOO 15T and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Vivo V21e by 641.7% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo V21e
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (95/100 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).
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 (95/100 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. The Vivo V21e is a better fit for everyday use.